ATE Test Engineer Intern

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking a motivated Summer Intern - ATE Test Engineer to join our Test Engineering team in Taiwan. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting semiconductor product testing while working alongside engineers who develop technologies that make data faster and safer.

As a Summer Intern - ATE Test Engineer, you will assist with automated test equipment (ATE) program development, product validation, test debugging, and yield improvement activities. You will work under the guidance of experienced Test Engineering team members, collaborate with Product Engineering and Operations partners, and gain practical exposure to the manufacturing, packaging, and testing of integrated circuits. This is a full-time summer internship reporting to the Director of Test Engineering.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment. The intern will work primarily onsite to support laboratory and ATE activities, with scheduling determined by the team and local business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product and Test Engineers with validation of new ATE test programs and new product introduction activities.
• Develop and modify test code under supervision to improve test coverage, execution time, and program reliability.
• Support debugging of low-yield conditions, test anomalies, hardware interfaces, and test-flow performance.
• Analyze test results and summarize findings using clear tables, plots, and engineering documentation.
• Help maintain test procedures, characterization records, and configuration documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams while following laboratory, quality, and safety practices.
• Present internship progress and key technical learnings to the Test Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience in digital electronics, semiconductor devices, circuits, computer architecture, or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting in one or more languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar.
• Interest in semiconductor test, automated test equipment, test-pattern debugging, and data analysis.
• Exposure to Advantest V93000 or equivalent ATE platforms is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, document work carefully, and work onsite in a laboratory environment as needed.

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.

The US hourly range for this intern position is $25.80 to $47.80. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.