**Please note, we are only able to accept applications from people with an existing right to work in the UK (e.g., British and Irish Citizens, those on a Student Visa, Postgraduate Visa, etc.).  You should be willing to base yourself within commutable distance of our Cambridge site for the duration of the 12 month Industrial Placement.**

Overview - What Will the Industrial Placement Involve? Pragmatic Semiconductor is delighted to offer an exciting opportunities starting from the summer of 2025, lasting 12 months. We welcome applications from talented, positive individuals to join us. This paid placement will provide excellent practical experience within a fast-paced, growing company. This internship will be based in Cambridge within our Technology Team, whereby you shall be given exposure to a number of departments and projects.  We have a strong track record of hosting successful interns, with a high percentage subsequently joining us permanently after completing their studies. We are committed to offering internships that are fun, challenging, and rewarding, providing invaluable insight into how a semiconductor company operates. Interns will benefit from the support of a dedicated line manager and will work both within their teams and cross-functionally to support the company’s objectives.

What Do We Do? We’re doing semiconductors differently. We’re making them flexible. And sustainable. And we’re making them at speed and scale. We’re empowering innovation to bridge physical and digital worlds, accelerate our customers’ success and positively impact people and planet.

What Are We Looking For? 

Project 1: The ideal candidate shall be interested in a role that blends hardware and software skills, with a focus on analogue and digital semiconductor circuits.  You will contribute to designing and developing frameworks that enable the validation of Pragmatic Semiconductor Flex ICs and RFID tags.

Project 2: The primary focus will be on evaluating and enhancing our current probe card designs. Additionally, we will develop IEEE-compliant component libraries and release them for Altium workspace users within the company.

Project 3: Design of a buffer circuit that can be used as an interface between chips that need to be tested on wafer and the digital test instrumentation

What will you be studying now? Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s degree or PhD in Electronics Engineering, Physics or a related field that has a blend of PCB, IC and some Software design (Labview & Python).  Mechatronics would be of interest as well.
  
What would make you stand out from the crowd?  Solid PCB design skills.  (Altium would be great).  Python and Labview would be excellent. An appreciation of the use of Lab Equipment.  A strong foundation in Analog and Digital Electronics would be a pre-requisite. 

What We Offer: An excellent opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience within a highly innovative company during an exciting period of growth and scale-up. A values-based culture with an emphasis on people and collaboration. A positive, collaborative environment alongside other interns. The opportunity to thrive in a diverse culture with the help of a hugely supportive team. Competitive salary.

Pragmatic is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process any adjustments to our application and interview process.