Layout Design Intern-Dallas,TX

Texas Instruments • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a Layout Design Intern to join a team creating semiconductors used in technologies such as smartphones, cars, satellites, and robotics. The intern will develop and prepare multidimensional layouts and detailed drawings of semiconductor devices using schematics and geometry supplied by design engineering.

The role involves creating and managing integrated-circuit layouts from start to finish. Using CAD software, the intern will floorplan, design, implement, and verify analog integrated circuits, supporting design engineers in meeting precision, speed, area, reliability, power, and ESD requirements. The intern will also work with product engineering and packaging engineers to support reliable production capability and prepare data for fab hand-off, documentation, and archiving.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, including resistance, capacitance, voltage, and current.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux, Cadence Virtuoso, Assura LVS, DRC, or similar mixed-signal EDA tools such as Mentor or Synopsys.
• Basic proficiency in one or more coding languages, such as Perl, Python, C, or Cadence SKILL.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device physics, analog circuits, and their layout sensitivities.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor processes and IC production flow, including BJTs, diodes, FETs, passive components, packaging, and thermal design.
• Working knowledge of layout-related matching techniques, on-chip parasitic sources and minimization, routing impedances and electromigration, and crosstalk.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and processes.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
• Ability to take initiative and drive for results.
• Strong time-management skills that enable on-time project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Analog and Digital design teams and the global layout design community.
• Understand manufacturing rules and implement robust, area-efficient layouts.
• Write layout specifications, check dimensions, and verify completed artwork.
• Verify layouts comply with Design Rule Checks (DRCs) and Electrical Rule Checks (ERCs).
• Participate in layout design reviews.
• Create design flow automation.
• Support design engineers in meeting precision, speed, area, reliability, power, and ESD requirements.
• Work with product engineering and packaging engineers to support reliable production capability and prepare data for fab hand-off, documentation, and archiving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree