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Digital Physical Design Intern - Spring 2027

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A Spring 2027 internship at NXP Semiconductors in Austin where the intern supports digital physical design work — layout implementation, timing/power/rule checks, and design data preparation — under senior engineers' guidance. Intended for students currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's in EE, Computer Engineering, CS, Physics, or a related field.

Job Responsibility:
-Contribute to physical design activities such as layout implementation, checks, and design data preparation under guidance from senior engineers.
-Assist with timing, power, quality, or rule-check related tasks using standard engineering tools and methods.
-Work with design, verification, and methodology teams to resolve routine issues and improve design quality.
-Help document design flows, results, and lessons learned for project use.
-Contribute to structured execution, technical learning, and successful project milestones.

Requirements/Qualification:
-Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
-Hands-on experience from lab work, design projects, internships, coursework, or student competitions is a plus.
-Familiar with role-related engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools; willingness to learn quickly is important.
-Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
-Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
-Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

In order to be considered for a spring internship with NXP you must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term. If you are graduating prior to May 2027 please apply to Entry Level full-time roles.

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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