Validation/Characterization Engineering Intern
Texas InstrumentsJob Title
Validation/Characterization Engineering Intern
Role Summary
The intern will support validation and characterization activities for analog semiconductor product lines, focusing on test development, yield improvement, cost reduction, and capacity expansion. Work includes developing test techniques, troubleshooting customer quality/application issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on design-for-test and validation.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship. Suitable for current undergraduate or graduate students; see Education Requirements for academic details.
Responsibilities
Major duties include hands-on support for test and validation activities and cross-functional problem solving.
- Support development and implementation of test strategies to meet profitability and yield targets.
- Develop and apply cost-effective analog test techniques for production and qualification.
- Work on ATE multi-site hardware to achieve analog performance testing goals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve customer quality and application issues.
- Collaborate with Analog Design and Applications teams on design-for-test and validation tasks.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to analyze data and drive corrective actions.
- Document test procedures, results, and recommendations for improvements.
Requirements
Academic requirements are listed under Education Requirements below. The following skills and attributes are preferred for success in this role.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and test equipment.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across functions.
- Self-motivation, initiative, and strong time-management to meet project deadlines.
- Comfort working in teams and contributing to collaborative problem solving.
Education Requirements
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. The posting specifies a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher. (The job listing also includes an inconsistent entry of "Degree Level: High School Graduate"; primary qualification language indicates active enrollment in a college or graduate program.)
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.
