Validation Engineer Intern

Job Title

Validation Engineer Intern

Role Summary

Fall 2026 paid internship focused on high-speed memory validation and data analysis. The intern will develop Python-based tools to consolidate, analyze, and report validation data produced by ATE (automated test equipment) for memory testing.

This position is 100% onsite in Duluth, GA and is intended for local candidates. Internship dates: September 14 – December 18, 2026.

Experience Level

Internship / Entry-level. Candidates must be currently enrolled full-time in a university program and must not have graduated before January 2027.

Responsibilities

Contribute to validation data pipelines, metric development, and reporting under the guidance of the validation team.

• Develop Python scripts to extract critical information from ATE validation logs for high-speed memory tests.
• Consolidate, clean, and transform large validation datasets for analysis.
• Define and implement KPIs to track memory stability across PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) corners.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, failures, and margin conditions; produce clear reports and visualizations.
• Automate routine data-processing and reporting tasks.
• Collaborate with test engineers and validation team members; document methods and findings.

Requirements

Core technical skills required and beneficial background.

• Must-have: Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation, including experience with Pandas and NumPy.
• Must-have: Ability to work 100% onsite in Duluth, GA; local candidates only.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with DDR4/5 or LPDDR4/5 memory interfaces and concepts such as training, leveling, and signal margins.
• Nice-to-have: Experience working with ATE data formats, test equipment logs, or similar test-data sources.
• Nice-to-have: Basic statistics or data-analysis experience and visualization skills.

Education Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's or Master's program (rising senior level) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Candidates must not have graduated before January 2027.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.