Spotlight on Interns

Comments from Michelle Zeng, PEY Intern Class 2006-2007

"Working at Actel is one of the best experiences I could have hoped for from my PEY internship. The culture here values a balance between independence and guidance, the perfect combination for someone looking to learn. I was treated with respect, and received real engineering problems instead of the tedious regression work usually handed to interns. Surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry, I was able to grow in a self-set pace while always receiving new challenges when I was up for them.

Being one of the leading companies in the semiconductor industry, working here has equipped me with the skills necessary for my design projects and post-graduate endeavors. The length of the internship also ensured that I participated in several long-term projects from inception to finish, making me feel like part of the team. In addition, I gained many practical skills such as automation and verification, which cannot be taught from textbooks. Finally, the location of Actel in sunny California is yet another bonus point to ensure my internship experience was never dull!"

Comments from Joan Grant, PEY Intern Class 2003-2004

"Actel's culture is one of openness and flexibility. Individuals are not necessarily cast into strict/unchanging job definitions - for the motivated individual who shows initiative, there are very few boundaries in terms of learning, professional/personal growth, and contribution. The work environment coupled with the attitude of the management and executive staff promotes and fosters a group identity whereby every individual/group's contributions are tied to the corporate goals, allowing everyone to share in the feelings of accomplishments and responsibilities."

Comments from Jackson Chung, PEY Intern Class 2003-2004

"After working at Actel as a product engineering intern for 8 months, I find that Actel strongly values and respects the strength of its staff by devoting an extensive amount of resources in training its new generation of engineers (ex. the PEY Intern Program). Actel's corporate culture emphasizes the importance of the customers. Customer satisfaction is always our top priority. Moreover, Actel encourages its staff to always take the initiative in improving one's technical knowledge."