Intern, Analog Mixed-Signal ASIC Automation/Characterization - Fall 2024

pSemi Corporation is a Murata company driving semiconductor integration. pSemi builds on Peregrine Semiconductor’s 30-year legacy of technology advancements and strong IP portfolio but with a new mission—to enhance Murata’s world-class capabilities with high-performance semiconductors. With a strong foundation in RF integration, pSemi’s product portfolio now spans power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning and RF frontends. These intelligent and efficient semiconductors enable advanced modules for smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices and healthcare. From headquarters in San Diego and offices around the world, pSemi’s team explores new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better.

Job Summary

Candidate will support lab automation and characterization of Sensor ASICs for pSemi’s products. Product lines include pressure, temperature, humidity sensor ASICs.,

 

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Lab Automation: Automate lab characterization in Python, Matlab or LabView
• Product characterization: measure, analyze, and document product performance data
• Design Validation: Convert digital test sequences to program the ASIC in the lab and collect measurements and post process results

 

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations
• Working with Ambiguity: Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information. 
• Displaying Technical Expertise: Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others
• Driving for Results:  Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; willing to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions

 

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Good knowledge of programming languages such as Python, LabView, MATLAB
• Solid understanding of basic circuit theory
• Familiarity with general lab equipment such as: Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, pattern generators
• Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal and digital circuits
• Desire to work in IC Characterization Lab environment