Validation/Characterization Engineering Intern
Texas InstrumentsJob Title
Validation/Characterization Engineering Intern
Role Summary
The intern supports validation and characterization of analog semiconductor products, focusing on test strategy, yield improvement, cost reduction, and capacity expansion for assigned product lines.
Works with Analog Design, Applications, and cross-functional teams to develop cost-effective analog test techniques, validate designs for test, and resolve customer quality and application issues on ATE multi-site hardware.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate engineering programs.
Responsibilities
The intern will assist with the following activities:
- Support development and implementation of test strategies to meet profitability and quality targets.
- Develop and apply cost-effective analog test techniques for production and validation.
- Perform validation and characterization on ATE multi-site hardware to verify analog performance.
- Investigate and resolve customer quality and application issues.
- Collaborate with Analog Design on design-for-test features and with Applications on validation plans.
- Contribute to projects for cost reduction, capacity expansion, and yield enhancement.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and document test findings and recommendations.
Requirements
No additional mandatory technical qualifications beyond the education requirements listed below were specified. Preferred skills and attributes follow.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Self-starter with initiative and strong time-management skills to deliver projects on time.
Education Requirements
Posting states candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher. The job info section also lists Degree Level: High School Graduate (this may be a generic posting field and does not supersede the degree pursuit requirement above).
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.
