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Intern Eng - U.S.

CompanyINVENSENSE, INC.
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct tests and collect data for MEMS sensors while performing finite element analysis using in-house tools. They will also automate testing procedures and generate detailed reports on experimental outcomes.
Internship Type
intern full time
Salary Range
$20 - $25
Company Size
674
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
InvenSense, a TDK Group company, is a world-leading provider of sensor solutions, including MEMS and magnetic sensors for consumer, industrial, and automotive applications. InvenSense MEMS sensors are known to be best-in-class for reasons that include high performance and reliability, high-volume manufacturing capacity and supply stability, ongoing hardware and software innovation, and ultra-low power consumption. They can be found in Mobile, Wearable, Smart Home, Industrial, Automotive, IoT, and Robotics products, among others. Founded in 2003, InvenSense has a 20+ year history of patented sensor technology across Motion, Sound, and Ultrasonic solutions, including the invention of the 6-axis IMU. InvenSense is dedicated to enabling partner success and enhancing lives through sustainable sensor innovation. In May of 2017, InvenSense became part of the MEMS Sensors Business Group of TDK Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose, California and has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy.
About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will be mainly responsible for using in-house testing equipment to collect sensor data and run finite element simulations. A successful candidate would have a natural curiosity about MEMS physics, be detail-oriented, self-motivated, meticulous and poses a deep understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct tests and collect data for MEMS sensors
  • Write scripts to automate testing and data collection procedure
  • Post-process and analyze data.
  • Conduct finite element analysis using in-house tools (ANSYS APDL/Workbench)
  • Generate reports detailing tests, simulation analyses, and experimental outcomes.
  • Able to present and articulate technical details of the project to engineers and non-engineers
  • Support engineering team and collaborate with operations lab on debugging the ongoing issues 

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a BSc/M.S degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related fields.
  • Experience using FEA tools, Python, and MATLAB for data analysis and visualization.
  • Be passionate about working with sensor test equipment and data acquisition systems
  • Fundamental knowledge of MEMS sensors technologies is a plus
  • Be meticulous and organized

 

The starting hourly base pay for this role ranges between USD $20 - $25. The actual rate of pay is dependent on various factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market conditions. This range is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.

This position is open to candidates based in San Jose, CA with a hybrid work requirement (on-site presence required).

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringMEMSFinite Element AnalysisANSYS APDLANSYS WorkbenchPythonMATLABData AnalysisData AcquisitionSensor TestingTechnical ReportingDebugging
Categories
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