Intern - Spice Modeling Engineer (SB-168)

Austin, Texas
Hardware & Software – Hardware /
Intern/Co-op /
On-site
For nearly four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for an award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! 

We’re seeking an intern on our SPICE Modeling team to test chip design, conduct device characterization, and strengthen your Spice modeling background. In this position, you will be responsible formaintaining device lab equipment functions, performing a wide range of device characterization activities, and generating Spice models for custom devices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

    • Actively pursuing a Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics (or similar engineering disciplines) 
    • Fundamental understanding of semiconductor device physics related to Analog device performance 
    • Experience in submicron CMOS and BCD device measurement and characterization with parametric analyzer, LCR meter, etc. 
    • Familiar with active and passive semiconductor device behavior in CMOS technologies 
    • Understanding of semiconductor device noise and matching behaviors 
    • Programming skills in Python/Perl/C++ 
    • Excellent verbal communication skills and technical report writing skills 
    • Preferred Skills and Qualifications 
    • Experience running simulations using Cadence ADE 
    • Knowledge in test structure layouts for various technology nodes, including advanced CMOS and BCD/HV for Analog or Mixed-Signal products 
This opportunity is available for the summer semester only. It is available only to students currently enrolled in a MS or PhD program in Electrical Engineering maintaining a GPA of 3.6 or above, and who will be returning to school for at least one semester following completion of his/her internship. Candidate must be available for full-time employment during the internship. 

Diversity drives innovation at Cirrus Logic. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected, and employees are rewarded for their skills, experience and performance. Additionally, Cirrus Logic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, gender, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.