NXP

Data Science / Structured Problem Solving Intern - Summer 2027

In short

This is a Summer 2027 internship at NXP, a semiconductor company, based in Austin. The intern will work with Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Fab Operations, and related teams on structured problem-solving, 6 Sigma, data analysis, and machine learning projects aimed at quality improvement in a high-volume wafer fab. It demands a student pursuing a degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or Computer Science, with strong data analysis skills and desired coursework/programming experience in R or Python. Candidates must be returning to school or graduating at the end of the internship term.

Job Summary
•Partner with Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Fab Operations, Business Lines and support organizations to deliver continuous improvement solutions in a high-volume semiconductor wafer manufacturing environment.
•Work on engineering and analytical problem-solving projects under the direction of Quality and Operations Engineering to help optimize quality solutions through a 6 Sigma structured problem-solving approach.
•Participate in fab-to-fab standardization activities and improvements as well as external manufacturing sites in the local area.
•Participate in machine learning and AI projects related to quality improvements.
•Learn to develop logical and objective data analysis skills to establish and track metrics to meet department goals.
•Intern will be the owner responsible for the research, analysis, and presentation to organization leadership of one high-business impact project during their internship.
Job Qualifications
•Working towards a Bachelor of Science or Advanced degree in an Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or Computer Science discipline.
•Familiarity with Integrated Circuit Manufacturing or Design is a plus.
•Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
•Strong data analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.
•Course work in advanced statistics and data science desired.
•Strong programming skills in R or Python are desired.
•Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.
•Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
In order to be considered for a summer internship with NXP you must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term. If you are graduating prior to July 2027 please apply to Entry Level full-time roles.

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