Overview

Imagine stepping into the heart of semiconductor innovation where your technical curiosity meets real-world impact. At Analog Devices in Wilmington, Massachusetts, our Design Evaluation Engineer Intern program offers more than just an internship—it’s a launchpad for your engineering career. As a global leader bridging physical and digital worlds, Analog Devices empowers interns to serve as the “first customer” for next-generation integrated circuits, validating performance and driving product excellence.

This hands-on role immerses you in IC characterization, PCB design, test automation, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll troubleshoot silicon issues, develop Python automation scripts, and present findings to expert teams. Located in Wilmington, Massachusetts—the epicenter of ADI’s East Coast innovation hub—you’ll work alongside brilliant minds shaping digitized factories, mobility solutions, digital healthcare, and climate technologies. With $9+ billion in FY24 revenue and 24,000 global employees, ADI ensures interns gain meaningful experience while building lifelong professional networks.

Our internship prioritizes your growth through structured mentorship, lunch-and-learns, social events, and direct pathways to full-time roles. If you’re pursuing Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and crave lab-intensive challenges, this Wilmington opportunity transforms academic knowledge into industry expertise.

Day in the Life

Your day at Analog Devices in Wilmington, Massachusetts begins with team huddles reviewing overnight test data from new silicon samples. By 9:30 AM, you’re in the state-of-the-art lab characterizing integrated circuits—probing devices, measuring signal integrity, and capturing performance metrics using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and precision power supplies.

Mid-morning involves debugging anomalies: when silicon doesn’t meet specs, you isolate root causes, replicate issues, and document bugs for design team handoff. Lunch features rotating lunch-and-learns on topics like advanced automation techniques or ADI’s latest power management breakthroughs.

Afternoons focus on automation development—writing Python scripts to control test equipment or designing LabVIEW sequences for repeatable characterizations. You’ll create PCB schematics for custom device-under-test fixtures, simulate circuits, and collaborate with PCB layout engineers.

By late afternoon, you’re correlating lab data with production test results, generating summary reports, and preparing presentation slides. Cross-functional meetings with design, applications, product, and test engineers ensure alignment on validation priorities. The day ends with documentation updates and planning tomorrow’s experiments, often wrapping up by 5 PM to maintain healthy work-life balance.

Weekly highlights include intern social events, technical presentations to showcase your findings, and mentorship sessions with senior engineers who’ve shaped ADI’s market-leading products.

Why Wilmington, Massachusetts

Wilmington, Massachusetts offers the perfect blend of technical innovation and New England charm. Just 20 miles north of Boston, this Middlesex County hub hosts Analog Devices’ flagship East Coast campus—a 500,000+ square foot facility brimming with cutting-edge labs, cleanrooms, and collaborative workspaces. The location provides immediate access to world-class semiconductor infrastructure without urban congestion.

Proximity to Route 93 and MBTA commuter rail makes Wilmington commuter-friendly from Boston, Lowell, and surrounding suburbs. The town’s 23,000 residents enjoy excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant green spaces like the Ipswich River trails and Harris Brook conservation area. Housing costs average 25% below Boston proper while maintaining upscale suburban appeal.

Wilmington’s strategic position taps into Greater Boston’s unmatched engineering ecosystem—home to MIT, Harvard, Tufts, and UMass Lowell. Interns benefit from regional tech events, semiconductor conferences, and networking with 300,000+ STEM professionals. Local amenities include North Shore Mall, award-winning restaurants, and proximity to coastal beaches. Massachusetts’ no-sales-tax-on-most-groceries policy and strong public services enhance quality of life, making Wilmington ideal for ambitious engineering interns building their careers.

Growth Opportunities

Analog Devices invests heavily in intern development, positioning you for full-time success. Our structured program features weekly 1:1 mentorship with senior Design Evaluation Engineers, bi-weekly technical reviews, and monthly career workshops. You’ll master industry-standard tools like Keysight oscilloscopes, Rohde & Schwarz analyzers, Altium PCB Designer, and advanced Python/LabVIEW automation frameworks.

Interns receive personalized growth plans mapping skill development to full-time Design Evaluation Engineer requirements. Top performers gain exposure to high-visibility projects, customer-facing demos, and conference presentations. ADI’s Convert-to-Hire philosophy means our interns comprise 60%+ of new graduate hires—many returning as full-time Design Evaluation Engineers earning $100,000+ starting salaries.

Beyond technical mastery, you’ll build cross-functional fluency collaborating with IC designers, applications engineers, product managers, and test developers. Leadership training, presentation coaching, and patent workshops prepare you for rapid career acceleration. ADI’s global mobility program offers future rotations across Wilmington, Boston, Austin, Limerick (Ireland), and Bangkok (Thailand) sites, ensuring diverse experience.

Rewards and Compensation

Earning $22–41 per hour (top of range for exceptional candidates), this paid internship delivers competitive compensation reflecting Massachusetts’ high-tech market rates. Total earnings potential exceeds $12,000–22,000 for 12-week summer programs, plus performance bonuses for outstanding contributions.

Beyond pay, ADI provides comprehensive rewards including catered lunch-and-learns, intern swag (hoodies, backpacks, tech gadgets), and exclusive access to ADI University’s 5,000+ online courses. Social events feature Red Sox game outings, Boston Harbor cruises, and intern hackathons with prizes. Health benefits cover internships exceeding 20 hours/week, including medical, dental, and vision.

Relocation stipends support housing needs, while flexible schedules accommodate academic commitments. Most importantly, the resume impact—“Analog Devices Design Evaluation Intern” opens doors at every semiconductor leader worldwide.

Company Culture

ADI’s Wilmington culture embodies “Ahead of What’s Possible™” through respect, responsibility, and radical innovation. Flat hierarchies empower interns to influence million-dollar product decisions from Day 1. Diverse teams (45% women in engineering leadership) foster inclusive belonging regardless of background.

Work-life balance shines through no-meeting Fridays, summer hours (end by 3 PM), and generous PTO. Continuous learning thrives via internal TED-style talks, patent workshops, and tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/year. Social impact programs let interns volunteer with local STEM outreach, while sustainability initiatives reduce campus carbon footprint 40% since 2020.

Recognition flows generously—monthly peer awards, quarterly innovation grants ($5,000 project funding), and annual patent celebrations. Wilmington’s collaborative vibe transforms colleagues into lifelong mentors and friends.

How to Apply

Ready to launch your semiconductor career? Applications require your resume, transcript (unofficial accepted), and brief cover letter highlighting lab experience and automation interests. Current Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering students (sophomore+) with 3.0+ GPA qualify.

Submit via ADI Careers portal. Wilmington interviews feature 30-minute technical screens (basic circuits/Python) followed by lab tours and team meet-and-greets. Offers extend within 2 weeks, with start dates June–August. U.S. work authorization required; export control restrictions apply to certain nationalities.

Join 500+ annual interns shaping tomorrow’s technologies. Apply now—positions fill rapidly!

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