Analog IC Design Engineering Intern (GaN)

Job Description

We can't predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.

As a GaN analog design intern you will bring focus on new GaN device design, testing and characterization. You will help benchmark and in-turn modify our device and process technology to make our customers’ visions a reality. You’ll design, characterize, model and enable productization of next generation of high voltage and optoelectronic devices, with the opportunity to work in a lot of exciting areas and with industry experts.

About The Position

Kilby Labs is looking for a qualified internship candidate for the position of Analog Design Engineer with focus on GaN device technology: process- and device-design, characterization, modeling, and optimization of power and optoelectronic applications. Background knowledge of device physics, compact model development, on-wafer test and measurement and data analysis is preferred.Master’s or Ph.D. (ongoing) candidates in Electrical and Computer Engineering with specialization in Integrated Devices, Circuits and Systems are preferred.

Kilby represents an advanced research and product development support organization within TI chartered to define and develop new and innovative IP in collaboration with business units and customers. Kilby engineers must have the ability to approach new and/or existing problems from a different perspective in a way that results in unique, leap-frog technologies. In addition, Kilby engineers are required to take on all aspects of a project depending on project needs.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Design, optimize, and TCAD model power and optoelectronic devices to understand device performance and bottlenecks arising from device construction
• Define and develop mixed optical and electrical test and characterization infrastructure
• Take on-wafer and in-package electrical tests: IVs, breakdown and CV tests
• Take optical test data: Impact of different wavelength (visible-UV) light illumination
• Analyze data and quantify generation efficiency, IQE, impact of BEOL metals on optical flux
• Study changes in electrical characteristics of device: V T /ID SAT /R DSON vs. optical flux
• Define compact modeling requirements for such opto-electronic devices
• Work with circuit designers and system engineers to understand desired device figures-of-merit to guarantee competitive advantage in customer use-cases
• Come up with novel device architectures to address device and system requirements.
• Perform process flow simulations and recipe-optimization to realize those device-architectures, in collaboration with the process development teams
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree or currently working towards a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Alternatively, masters degree with 3 years of experience
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in GaN device physics, characterization, GaN compact modeling, optical testing and GaN processing
• Familiarity with GaN-process and device TCAD
• Experience in semiconductor technology development, modeling, test development, device/module qualification, Verilog-A coding, lab-management
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Course work completed in: Physics of Semiconductor Devics, Process Technology and Device design, Integrated Circuit Design (Digital, Analog, Radio Frequency and Mixed Signal), Power Systems, Power Electronics, Compact modeling Ability to measure, quantify and come up with device solutions to improve optical performance of power devices
• Ability to test and characterize devices IV, CV, BV and study parametric response to optics
• On-wafer probe testing experience in both electrical and optical domains: Usage experience in handling B1500, SMUs, CMUs, probes
• Experience with device simulator tools like Sentaurus, Cadence, ADS, Verilog-A
• Ideal candidate must also excel at promoting new ideas, building collaborative relationships, working across organizations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
  
  

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay range for this role is shown below.

Pay Range: $31.00 - $45.00 per hour

About Us

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.
  
  

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

About The Team

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