Automation Engineering - Manufacturing Internship

High Frequency Technology Center Summer Internship

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

The High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an intern to join our Industrial Engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience in a high-frequency semiconductor manufacturing environment and the opportunity to learn the principles behind running an efficient, healthy factory.

Working alongside industrial engineers, automation engineers, process engineers, operations personnel, and maintenance/equipment engineering teams, you will help drive major process improvement and capacity expansion efforts. You will take a deep, hands-on dive into specific manufacturing areas — gathering data and observations to own and drive Lean process improvements — and work with the team to develop and improve models and simulations of the factory to increase throughput, reduce turn-around-time, and improve efficiency.

This is a full-time, onsite summer internship in Santa Rosa, CA, with a strong possibility of extension for up to a year.

We believe internships should be more than a summer job. You will be assigned a defined project with clear objectives, ownership, and measurable outcomes, and work closely with experienced engineers throughout. Conduct time studies, value stream mapping, and structured process observations on the manufacturing floor

Use SQL, Excel, and Power BI to analyze manufacturing data and uncover gaps in existing data sets

Own capacity modeling for a designated manufacturing area, building models that reflect real factory behavior

Support automation efforts by developing a working understanding of the underlying manufacturing processes

Document and standardize inventory, MES, and ERP transactions to make them repeatable and reliable

Support day-to-day operations escalations as a path to learning the floor and its constraints

Own and present an end-to-end project drawing on several of the above

Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor observing and working directly with processes and equipment

Advanced coursework relevant to industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, operations research, and/or data analysis

Experience with SQL and relational databases

Experience with discrete-event simulation software (Simul8, Simio, AnyLogic, or Arena)

Advanced Excel or data analysis skills; exposure to Power BI

Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodology

Personal, academic, or internship projects that demonstrate initiative and technical curiosity

Engineering Mindset

Keysight Internship Program Requirements Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are starting a MS or PHD program after graduating.

PhD) $47.76 - $51.43

H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items.