Intern, Characterization - Summer 2024

Job Summary

As a characterization engineering intern, the candidate will support validating and characterizing leading edge RF Integrated Circuits. Candidate will be exposed to multiple aspects of an NPI RF lab, from reviewing customer specifications, implementation of measurement as it pertains to specification, and automation of data collection and data processing to generate reports that fulfill our DV and characterization requirements. The candidate should have the ability to learn, move fast, continuously develop new skills and provide timely deliverables.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Characterization: Work close with lead Characterization engineer to define, measure, analyze and document product performance extraction techniques and results
• System integration of hardware and software
• Status Reporting: Provide periodic status reporting to internal customers and management

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information
• Displaying Technical Expertise: Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others
• Driving for Results: Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work
• Delivering High Quality Work: Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Familiarity with RF concepts pertaining to design or measurement
• Solid understanding of basic circuit theory
• Familiarity of analog/digital circuit test and measurement methodologies
• Proficiency with general lab equipment such as power supplies, o-scopes, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers
• Understanding of filtering and mixing pertaining to spectrum analysis
• Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following programming languages: LabVIEW, Python, Matlab, C/C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strength in documentation clarity and completeness
• Preference for working in a collaborative group and cross-functional team environment
• Willingness to exceed the minimum expectations
   

Education Requirements

• Current student in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineering or equivalent, preferably with completing 3+ year; or MSEE candidate

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

USD 23.13 - 47.84 per hour
 

Thank you for your interest in our temporary position. Please be advised that the selected candidate will be employed and receive all wages directly from a third-party staffing agency selected by pSemi.