Intern- Engineering (Design)

Microchip • Chandler, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will join the rapidly growing Data Center Solutions (DCS) business unit at Microchip. DCS has a broad portfolio of products widely deployed by the industry’s cutting-edge server/storage OEMs and hyperscale datacenters. Customers deploy DCS solutions into applications ranging from Big Data capacity storage to artificial intelligence and machine learning that are helping to shape the next digital age. Our product portfolio includes SAS/PCIe/NVMe/CXL products that connect, manage, and secure the world’s information, including Flash Controllers, High Performance Switches, RAID Controllers and Memory Controllers. Join a team where you can expand your skill set and drive key elements of the industry’s technology leadership. We are seeking a highly motivated Design Intern to join our IP Design team and work alongside experienced engineers in developing our next generation storage controller SOC products. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in developing HW IP and development of AI tools and flow to enhance Design productivity. Seeking candidate with design/development career aspirations and the flexibility to work part-time (up to 25 hours per week) while completing degree program.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical and/or Computer Engineering degree program and has reached the Senior level.
• Actively pursuing post-graduate studies in a related discipline.
• Familiarity with Verilog, System Verilog, with RTL design as a career growth opportunity.
• Courses in digital design, computer architecture a must; Digital design projects using Verilog/System Verilog.
• Good programming / scripting skills with languages such as TCL, Python and Perl.
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and documentation skills.
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to advances in Artificial Intelligence and how AI is applied to design and/or process improvement would be a plus but not mandatory.
• Preferred graduation date Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain RTL for digital logic blocks using industry-standard hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, System Verilog).
• Analyze simulation, synthesis, and timing results, identify issues, and collaborate with design and verification engineers to resolve them.
• Contribute to the development of automated design flows and scripts (e.g., synthesis, lint, CDC, timing).
• Help design, implement, and integrate AI-based tools and workflows to enhance design efficiency and productivity.
• Research and evaluate new AI technologies and methodologies applicable to ASIC/IP design.
• Participate in team meetings and technical reviews.

Benefits

• Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level