Job Description

We can't predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.

As a GaN/thin-film analog design intern you will bring focus on new GaN and thin film device design, testing and characterization. You will help benchmark and in-turn modify our device and process technology to make our customers’ visions a reality. You’ll design, characterize, model and enable productization of next generation of high voltage, RF and optoelectronic devices, with the opportunity to work in a lot of exciting areas and with industry experts.

About the Position

Kilby Labs is looking for a qualified internship candidate for the position of Analog Design Engineer with focus on GaN and TFT device technology: process- and device-design, characterization, modeling, and optimization of power, RF and optoelectronic applications. Background knowledge of device physics, compact model development, on-wafer test and measurement and data analysis is preferred. Master’s or Ph.D. (ongoing) candidates in Electrical and Computer Engineering with specialization in Integrated Devices, Circuits and Systems are preferred.

Kilby represents an advanced research and product development support organization within TI chartered to define and develop new and innovative IP in collaboration with business units and customers. Kilby engineers must have the ability to approach new and/or existing problems from a different perspective in a way that results in unique, leap-frog technologies. In addition, Kilby engineers are required to take on all aspects of a project depending on project needs.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Design, optimize, and TCAD model power, RF and optoelectronic devices to understand device performance and bottlenecks arising from device construction
• Define and develop mixed optical and electrical test and characterization infrastructure
• Take on-wafer and in-package electrical tests: IVs, breakdown and CV tests
• Take optical test data: Impact of different wavelength (visible-UV) light illumination
• Analyze data and quantify generation efficiency, IQE, impact of BEOL metals on optical flux
• Study changes in electrical characteristics of device: VT/IDSAT/RDSON vs. optical flux or bias
• Define compact modeling requirements for such opto-electronic devices
• Work with circuit designers and system engineers to understand desired device figures-of-merit to guarantee competitive advantage in customer use-cases
• Come up with novel device architectures to address device and system requirements.
• Perform process flow simulations and recipe-optimization to realize those device-architectures, in collaboration with the process development teams

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree or currently working towards a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Alternatively, masters degree with 3+ years of experience
• Strong background in GaN/thin film device physics, characterization, GaN compact modeling, optical testing and GaN/TFT processing
• Familiarity with GaN/TFT-process and device TCAD
• Experience in semiconductor technology development, modeling, test development, device/module qualification, Verilog-A coding, lab-management
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Course work completed in: Physics of Semiconductor Devics, Process Technology and Device design, Integrated Circuit Design (Digital, Analog, Radio Frequency and Mixed Signal), Power Systems, Power Electronics, Compact modeling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to measure, quantify and come up with device solutions to improve optical performance of power devices
• Ability to test and characterize devices IV, CV, BV and study parametric response to optics
• On-wafer probe testing experience in both electrical and optical domains: Usage experience in handling B1500, SMUs, CMUs, probes
• Experience with device simulator tools like Sentaurus, Cadence, ADS, Verilog-A
• Ideal candidate must also excel at promoting new ideas, building collaborative relationships, working across organizations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

Why TI?

• The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
• Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
• At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.