Characterization Engineering Intern

Skyworks Solutions, a leader in high-performance analog semiconductors powering wireless networking, is looking for a Characterization Engineering Intern in Greensboro, North Carolina. The role is onsite and aimed at students who want to roll up their sleeves and contribute to real hardware and test systems in a collaborative setting. The team emphasizes global collaboration and creative problem solving, with this internship residing in the Advanced Cellular group where projects align with current business needs.

The Skyworks Internship Program is designed for college students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program. It offers real work experience, exposure to upper management, and the opportunity to pursue full-time opportunities as available. Requisition ID: 78726. Internships in this track are offered within the Advanced Cellular business group, and specific projects will be determined by business needs at the time of assignment. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

The onsite Greensboro role is a fit for someone who enjoys lab work, testing hardware, and translating data into practical improvements, all while learning from seasoned engineers who guide hands-on projects.

A day in the characterization lab

In this role you’ll operate, debug and validate MEMS reliability test systems, spanning both hardware and the software that runs them. You’ll run experiments, interpret the results, and report on how device performance and reliability can be enhanced. You’ll also document test-system issues and standard operating procedures to ensure the lab runs smoothly and knowledge is preserved. Measurements will come from a range of equipment, including DC sources, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, RF signal generators and PXI chassis/cards. You’ll contribute to automation efforts by developing or upgrading measurement tools using languages such as C++, C#/.NET, Python and NI LabVIEW, plus any necessary custom utilities.

Must-have essentials

• You're pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science
• Your GPA is at least 3.4
• You’ve completed coursework in analog or RF circuit design
• You have hands-on lab experience with test and measurement equipment
• You’re familiar with programming or scripting in Python, VB.NET, or C#
• You’re proficient with Microsoft Office
• You know how to work with National Instrument PXI chassis and cards
• You can draw conclusions from data and present them clearly
• You show ambition and the ability to propose ideas to improve issues you notice

Nice-to-have skills

• MEMS-related knowledge or coursework is a plus

Compensation and practical details

The typical pay range for engineering interns across the U.S. is USD 29.00 - 49.00 per hour, and for non-engineering interns it is USD 23.00 - 42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks uses different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.

This internship is onsite in Greensboro, NC. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For accessibility needs, accommodations can be requested at [email protected].

Tips for getting this internship

Lead your resume with your current degree program and your expected graduation date, and include your GPA if it’s 3.4 or higher. Tie your experience to the must-have skills listed, citing specific lab projects where you used test equipment and any analog or RF coursework, and highlight any Python, VB.NET or C# work you’ve done.

Be ready to describe a past experiment where you analyzed data to draw clear conclusions and how you would present those findings to a non-technical audience. Provide a concrete example of how you helped improve a procedure or test outcome based on your analysis.

During interviews, expect questions about how you would approach reliability testing or a MEMS-related measurement challenge. You can also prepare a short example of automation work you built or contributed to, and consider asking about the kinds of MEMS tests interns typically work on and how automation projects are prioritized within the Advanced Cellular group.

Have a targeted question ready about the internship’s projects or the timing of final presentations to business leaders, showing you’re thinking about how your work would connect to Skyworks’ goals.