Applications Engineer Intern

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

YOUR ROLE

The Applications Engineer Intern located in our Schaumburg, IL office will have a role focused on robotics with our engineering teams.

• Operate in a lab environment to enhance lab capabilities, perform characterization, and conduct system validation testing.
• Develop hardware and software for test equipment to validate MEMS sensors for robotics and other applications.
• Support the integration of sensing solutions into various hardware/software platforms.
• Assist in developing sensor data analysis and visualization routines.
• Create routines to facilitate sensor device testing using advanced lab equipment.
• Support testing activities to meet customer application requirements.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, or a relevant engineering program (Master's degree preferred).
• Proficiency or working knowledge of ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2) for robot software development and integration.
• Experience with scripting development using Python or MATLAB®.
• Good understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, UART, and I²C.
• Familiarity with common lab equipment, including oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with sensors, such as IMU or ToF.
• Experience developing robotics applications using NVIDIA® Jetson™ platforms.
• Exposure to simulation environments such as Isaac Sim™ or Gazebo.
• Experience with firmware development for embedded systems using C/C .
Comfortable working in Linux® environments, command-line tools, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.