Electromagnetic Modeling Student Worker

Job Title

Electromagnetic Modeling Student Worker

Role Summary

Intern role on the IOTS Pathfinding team supporting readiness and scalability for next-generation high-speed I/O technologies (PCIe, UPI, CXL, USB) for server platforms.

Under mentorship, the intern will develop and validate high-fidelity 3D electromagnetic (EM) model libraries for connectors, PCB vias, and high-speed cables using industry tools to support signal and power integrity evaluations, and contribute to reusable workflows and documentation.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Internship. Suitable for current degree-seeking students with limited professional experience (minimum ~3 months relevant EE experience expected).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include building EM models, running parametric studies, validating models against measurements, and producing deliverables that enable reuse by design teams.

• Build, parameterize, and organize 3D EM models for connectors, PCB vias, and cable/interconnect assemblies using tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, and/or ADS.
• Run defined parametric studies (geometry, materials, plating/roughness, stack-up, launch transitions) and quantify impact on SI/PI metrics (insertion/return loss, impedance, mode conversion, crosstalk, resonances).
• Support model validation and correlation by comparing EM simulation results to lab/bench data (VNA, TDR, fixture de-embedding) and documenting assumptions and limitations.
• Analyze simulation results to identify trends and optimization opportunities; capture design tradeoffs (performance, cost, manufacturability).
• Create and maintain deliverables: model files/libraries, solver setups, automation scripts for parameter sweeps and post-processing, and clear documentation.
• Contribute to best-practices and modeling/optimization guidelines for EM extraction workflows supporting SI/PI assessment.
• Present progress and collaborate with SI/PI, package/board design, and validation engineers to incorporate feedback.

Requirements

Must-have technical and administrative requirements; preferred skills listed separately.

• Minimum ~3 months of experience in Electrical Engineering (digital and analog) or equivalent internship/project experience.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (no visa sponsorship available).

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with signal integrity fundamentals for high-speed links (insertion/return loss, impedance discontinuities, crosstalk, mode conversion).
• Exposure to power integrity concepts (PDN impedance, decoupling, resonance, target impedance).
• Hands-on or academic experience with EM simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, or similar).
• Understanding of S-parameters and RF/microwave measurement concepts; familiarity with VNA and/or TDR.
• Knowledge of PCB/interconnect structures, transmission lines, stack-ups, materials, and manufacturing considerations.
• Programming/scripting for automation and data analysis (Python preferred; MATLAB/C++ acceptable).
• Experience using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, signal generators/analyzers, power supplies, probes) and measurement discipline.

Education Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field with at least one year remaining before graduation. Qualifications may be met through a combination of relevant industry experience, internships, coursework, or research. (No degree/certification alternatives explicitly offered beyond student status.)

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.