Spring 2026 - GaN Technology Development Intern
SWIR Vision Systems
IT
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Posted on Jan 16, 2026
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 (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
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Qualifications – External
Requirements:
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 PhD Program in EE/Physics/Materials with research focus on Gallium Nitride HEMTs.
Proficiency with Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD: deck creation, meshing/convergence, calibrated models, and automation (SWB/DeckBuild; sdevice/sprocess)..
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.
Reporting to the Director of Lateral GaN Technology Development, you’ll build simulation decks, run parametric sweeps, analyze data, and help connect device physics to process integration. This role is designed for a curious intern who wants hands‑on experience with GaN HEMT device modeling and practical data analysis.
- TCAD Simulation & Device Modeling Set up 2D TCAD decks (using Synopsys Sentaurus) for lateral power GaN HEMTs.
- Data Analysis & Model Calibration Compare simulation results to measured device data to calibrate models (e.g., trap densities, polarization charge, contact resistance).
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Innovative design approach Apply tweaks in device design & investigate the effect to device performance through TCAD.