Layout Design Intern

Job Title

Layout Design Intern - Dallas, TX

Role Summary

Perform IC layout work for analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits using CAD tools. The role covers floorplanning, detailed layout implementation, verification, and preparation of data for fabrication hand-off while collaborating with design and packaging teams.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Intended for students currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program (internship-level experience; typically 0–3 years).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Create and manage integrated circuit layouts from floorplan to final artwork.
• Implement analog IC layouts to meet constraints for precision, speed, area, reliability, power and ESD.
• Perform layout verification including Design Rule Checks (DRC) and Electrical Rule Checks (ERC) and assist with LVS checks.
• Write layout specifications, check dimensions, and verify completed artwork.
• Participate in layout design reviews and collaborate with analog, digital, and global layout teams.
• Work with packaging/production engineers to ensure manufacturability and prepare data for fab hand-off, documentation, and archive.
• Develop and maintain design flow automation and scripts to improve layout efficiency.

Requirements

Summarized must-have and preferred skills. Education requirements are listed separately below.

• Must-have: Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; ability to work onsite in Dallas, TX.
• Must-have: ECL/GTC compliance required (as noted in job information).
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Working knowledge of electrical circuits (resistance, capacitance, voltage, current).
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Familiarity with Unix/Linux and mixed-signal EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Assura (LVS/DRC), Mentor or Synopsys tools.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Basic proficiency in scripting or programming (Perl, Python, C, Cadence SKILL) for automation.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Understanding of semiconductor device physics, IC process flow (BJTs, diodes, FETs, passives), layout matching techniques, parasitics, routing impedance, electromigration, and crosstalk mitigation.
• Nice-to-have / Preferred: Strong communication, teamwork, initiative, analytical/problem-solving skills, and time management for on-time project delivery.

Education Requirements

The posting requests candidates who are currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is specified. (The job information section also lists a generic 'Degree Level: High School Graduate' note.)

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.