Shape the Future with NXP – Are You Ready to Join Us?

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering student to join our Package Innovation (PI) team in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor packaging technologies through electrical modeling and RF lab measurements. You’ll be part of a dynamic team driving digital transformation, with ample room for innovation, personal development, and mentorship.

About the Team

The Package Innovation (PI) group is part of NXP’s Corporate Technology Office (CTO) and is responsible for delivering advanced packaging solutions across NXP’s product portfolio. As an intern, you will support the development of high-performance semiconductor packages and contribute to RF characterization efforts in our Nijmegen lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing and emerging package technologies to support new product concepts.

• Contribute to package development by addressing electrical requirements and documentation.

• Perform electrical modeling and simulation of proposed package solutions.

• Design test structures and develop techniques for characterizing electrical properties of current and future packaging materials.

• Conduct RF measurements in the Nijmegen lab on test structures and dielectric materials.

• Apply post-processing techniques for on-wafer characterization and de-embedding.

• Utilize measurement techniques for material characterization.

• Run optiSLang simulations and validate results against lab measurements.

• Investigate fast-cycle manufacturing processes for on-wafer techniques (design to post-processing within days).

• Analyze the impact of surface roughness and de-embedding accuracy at frequencies above 100 GHz.

What’s in It for You

• Hands-on experience with real-world assignments that contribute to NXP’s innovation goals.

• Development of technical, communication, and soft skills.

• Exposure to a diverse, multinational work environment.

• Opportunity to join NXP’s Young Professional Talent Pool.

Your Profile

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Strong foundation in Electromagnetics Theory (coursework or practical experience).

• Experience with CAD design is a plus.

• Proficient in RF lab practices and comfortable working in a Linux environment.

• Advanced skills in MS Excel and general proficiency in MS Office.

• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Duration

Duration: 6 to 12 months. Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week)This internship may also be suitable as a thesis or graduation project. Possibility to convert the internship into a full-time position on the future. Applicants must be enrolled as students for the entire duration of the internship.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live. If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, we kindly invite you to apply. After a screening based on your profile you can be expected to have a video interview with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by business.

What Can You Expect?

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in NXP. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.

What’s Next?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply! If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact, Chanchal Sharma, Talent Acquisition Specialist on chanchal.sharma_1@nxp.com

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