Validation / Characterization Engineering Intern

Job Title

Validation / Characterization Engineering Intern

Role Summary

Join the validation team for the Isolated Analog-Digital-Converters group in Freising, Germany. The role focuses on electrical and parametric characterization of integrated circuits, silicon debug support, PCB design, test-software development, measurement automation and data analysis across the new product development process.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Internship). Intended for current undergraduate or graduate students; minimum placement duration is 20 weeks.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include laboratory characterization, verification and test development for mixed-signal ICs. Work will be project-based and cross-functional.

• Characterize key product parameters using laboratory instruments (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, pattern generator, etc.).
• Verify, optimize and automate measurement and test concepts.
• Develop or support PCB and test setups for measurements and silicon debug.
• Process, perform statistical analysis on, and present measurement data.
• Own or contribute to development projects such as measurement automation, throughput optimization, or concept-board development.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and constraints, followed by desirable skills.

• Must-have: Good programming skills - LabVIEW, Python, and C/C++ are preferred.
• Must-have: Good understanding of analog-to-digital converters and analog front-ends.
• Must-have: Basic awareness of parasitics in analog measurements and ability to derive associated errors.
• Must-have: Availability for a minimum 20-week internship.

Nice-to-have:

• Demonstrated proficiency with bench test equipment and metrology.
• Experience with analog-mixed-signal parts and signal processing.
• Strong time management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; ability to take initiative and ramp up on new systems.

Education Requirements

Posting states the candidate should be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. (The job info section also lists "Degree Level: High School Graduate".)

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.