Layout Design Intern

Job Title

Layout Design Intern

Role Summary

Intern on a physical layout team supporting implementation of custom IP blocks and APR partitions for advanced semiconductor products in the Data Center Group. The role focuses on executing layout tasks, learning physical implementation flows, and collaborating with design, architecture and verification teams.

This is an internship position that provides exposure to product development cycles and prepares students for full-time roles in physical design or custom circuit layout.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Internship).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include hands-on layout work, supporting implementation, and contributing to automation and methodology development.

• Support physical layout implementation of custom IP blocks and APR partitions.
• Execute layout design tasks while meeting design-rule, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Independently assess, plan, and drive layout assignments from definition through completion.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop layout methodologies, automation scripts, and custom macros.
• Participate in floorplanning, routing, DRC (design rule checks), and LVS (layout vs. schematic) activities and cross-functional reviews.

Requirements

List separates must-have items from desirable skills.

• Must-have: Advanced English proficiency.
• Must-have: Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (no visa or immigration sponsorship available).
• Must-have: Able to work in a hybrid model at the Guadalajara site.
• Behavioral: eagerness to learn, proactive ownership, ability to work in a team, organized and able to manage multiple tasks, receptive to feedback.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with VLSI and CMOS logic circuit design; experience with Unix/Linux environments; scripting or automation experience to improve layout productivity; prior coursework or internships in physical design.

Education Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering with at least one year remaining as an active student. (The posting specifies this student-status requirement for initial consideration.)

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.