Summer 2026 Internship: Explorations of AI Application for Automated Layout Generation and Correction
SWIR Vision Systems
Software Engineering, Data Science
Gresham, OR, USA
Posted on Apr 22, 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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We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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- Currently enrolled in Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or relevant technical degree; enrollment in a PhD program is preferred.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, including MOSFET, BJT, resistor, capacitor, and diode operation.
- Familiarity with semiconductor layout development in the Cadence Virtuoso environment.
- Previous research experience using AI tools and agents; experience of developing AI tools is a plus.
- Programming experience in scripting languages is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to cross‑functional teams.
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 seeking a skilled intern in our Gresham, OR, site with a strong interest in explorations of practical AI applications in semiconductor technology development. The ideal candidate needs to have a solid foundation in semiconductor device physics and a software programming background. The intern will develop and optimize automated layout generation flow using existing AI tools.
This internship role spans multiple disciplines including engineering and data analytics and is designed to align with onsemi’s strategic goals of innovation and workforce development. This is a full-time in person internship.
- Generate P-Cell layouts for next generation devices using Cadence SKILL code
- Develop automation flows for P-Cell layout generation using AI engines
- Build AI agents and platforms for new P-Cell layouts with specific design
- Midterm/final report and presentation