Summer 2026 Applications Engineer Intern

An internship at onsemi offers a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience through real-world projects that drive innovation in the semiconductor industry. Interns are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and exposed to cutting-edge technologies, fostering both technical skill development and professional growth.

onsemi views internships as a strategic pipeline for entry-level career positions, providing a collaborative and inclusive environment where interns work alongside diverse teams and contribute to high-impact initiatives. The company’s commitment to sustainability, including its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, enables interns to engage in projects that align with global environmental priorities.

Key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and medical benefits
• Flexible work hours aligned with academic schedules
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which foster a sense of belonging and provide opportunities for mentorship and community engagement
• Networking events, professional development workshops, and project showcases that build career readiness and visibility across the organization

Internship roles span multiple disciplines including engineering, business operations, data analytics, and finance, and are designed to align with onsemi’s strategic goals of innovation and workforce development. Structured programs such as rotational field sales and finance analyst tracks offer additional career pathways for interns transitioning into full-time roles.

onsemi is seeking a self-driven and motivated professional to join the Protection and Signal Division as Applications Engineer Intern in Scottsdale, Arizona. As an Applications Engineer Intern, you will have opportunities to enhance your understanding of Solid State Electronic Devices, develop printed circuit boards, use state of the art tools to perform simulations, strengthen your hands on experience in device and system level characterization, and work with various teams including marketing, design, characterization and product engineers to develop highly differentiated and innovative products for the industrial, mobile, cloud, telecom and other market segments. 

The Protection and Signal Division is a recognized leader in its target markets with an exciting strategy and roadmaps. Key growth-engines are ESD/surge protection diodes, RF discretes, and standard and high-performance transistors, among other technologies.

Performance Objectives

• Develop product demonstrations to show competitive advantage of Protection and Small Signal products
• Carry out and document product teardowns
• Assist with new product characterization and datasheet generation
• Perform product evaluations on demand for specific customer applications
• Design PCBs for evaluation boards, demonstration boards, and test boards.
• Develop circuit simulations for analog systems using Cadence, Spice, ADS, etc
• Perform product evaluation for specific customer applications
• Prepare evaluation reports to be presented to customers
• Perform competitive and product portfolio analysis