--- title: Device Characterization Intern at onsemi description: onsemi is hiring for the Device Characterization Intern role in San Jose, CA. Pays $33.35 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/device-characterization-intern-at-onsemi-01a19f66-c1b2-7417-89ca-aeaefeb696f7 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join onsemi as Device Characterization Intern in San Jose, CA. Pays $33.35 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0ugbsz.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [onsemi](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/onsemi?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | San Jose, CA | | **Salary** | $33.35/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Intern | | **Posted** | Nov 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** onsemi sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 120 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for onsemi. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $138,000 – $197,000 a year (median $181,000). ## Description 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 graduate-level Device Characterization Intern in San Jose to support next-generation semiconductor technology development. In this role, the intern will perform hands-on wafer-level measurements, automate test and reporting workflows, analyze characterization data, and work with devices across image sensor, ASIC, high-voltage, analog mixed-signal, and low-voltage integrated circuit technologies. This internship is intended for a graduate student who wants to combine hands-on wafer-level characterization, test automation, and data-driven analysis. The intern will work with engineering teams in San Jose to characterize devices, automate measurement and reporting workflows, and contribute to AI-enabled approaches for improving characterization efficiency. · Carry out wafer-level measurements on test structures using semiconductor parameter analyzers, capacitance meters, and source measurement units · Perform flicker noise measurements using noise characterization instruments · Testing ESD (electrostatic discharge) devices using TLP (transmission line pulse) testers · Generating test reports and summaries · Automate test report generation, summary creation, and recurring characterization data workflows. · Participate in AI-related initiatives that improve device characterization workflows, data analysis, or test automation. Qualifications – External Requirements: · Understand semiconductor device physics and circuit operation. · Have experience doing measurements with lab equipment like IV meters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes. · Experience with Python, Visual Basic, C or LabVIEW. · Be a quick learner who can work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Nice-to-have qualifications include: o Have experience with semiconductor characterization equipment like semiconductor parametric analyzers, capacitance meters, and source measurement units. o Be familiar with programming test instruments with GPIB. o Have experience with machine learning, AI, and developer-assistance tools such as GitHub Copilot. o Have experience using AI frameworks or similar tools to develop practical engineering solutions. To be considered for an internship, you must be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program. This position is specifically looking for someone who will be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or Systems Engineering in the US. Here at **onsemi** we take great pride in our internship program and the efforts we take to provide students with hands-on industry experience. We provide competitive pay medical benefits, various networking event opportunities, and flexible hours based on school schedule. onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $33.35/hr. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. ## Skills - GitHub Copilot - C - Semiconductor Industry Knowledge - Systems Engineering - Material Characterization - Semiconductor Device - Python - Intravenous Therapy - Artificial Intelligence - ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Technician - Laboratory Equipment - Visual Basic - Computer Programming - Power Supply Design - Oscilloscope - Computer Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Communication - Machine Learning ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Employee Programs - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [More jobs at onsemi](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/onsemi?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Science & Research jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Life Sciences jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/life-sciences?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Scientist (Bench / Laboratory) jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/life-sciences/scientist-bench-laboratory?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/semiconductor-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33130 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10951 jobs - [onsemi](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/onsemi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 283 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/semiconductor-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33130 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10951 jobs - [onsemi](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/onsemi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 283 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)