IC Layout Engineering Intern

Job Title

IC Layout Engineering Intern

Role Summary

Work with experienced layout engineers to learn and implement transistor-level and block-level layout for high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs using BiCMOS technologies. The role focuses on layout implementation, verification, matching techniques, floor planning and understanding the full IC flow through mask generation.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for undergraduate engineering students. The posting expects students who have completed 4–5 semesters of a Bachelor program.

Responsibilities

Main day-to-day tasks and learning objectives:

• Implement physical layout of analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks using Cadence Virtuoso XL.
• Perform transistor-level layout and apply analog matching techniques at block level.
• Participate in floor planning and align block-level definitions with top-level requirements.
• Execute layout verification including Design Rule Check (DRC) and Layout vs. Schematic (LVS).
• Learn database structure, revision control practices, and the complete IC design-to-mask flow.

Requirements

Core skills and attributes expected for successful candidates. Education details are listed separately below.

• Basic knowledge of semiconductor technology and electronic circuits.
• Willingness to learn, ability to work independently, and strong teamwork skills.
• Good troubleshooting and debugging ability.
• Comfortable using Linux; scripting or programming experience is expected.
• Good written and spoken English; German is a plus.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with IC layout tools (Cadence IC Design Suite) and prior experience working on technical projects on time.

Education Requirements

The posting specifies completion of 4–5 semesters of a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. It also references Master's students (with a note about separate design internships) and the job metadata includes a generic "High School Graduate" label. Equivalent practical experience is not explicitly described.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.