Circuit Technology Intern (Co-Op)

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Work Location:
1 Commerce Valley Dr E, Markham, ON L3T 7X6
Hybrid
This is a hybrid role (remote & in-office) as the hiring team will require the student to come to the Markham office approximately 1-2 days a week, dependent on current work duties.
Program Term
This role is a 8 month position
September 11, 2023 - April 26, 2024
The Role
Co-op for the IP Systems Engineering and Silicon Support team, to work on developing AMD SerDes IP in deep submicron processes. This student will work with Pre and Post Silicon design teams along with Platform, ATE, Characterization, and Firmware teams.
Responsibilities Include

• Post/pre silicon, through lab debug, various simulation/analysis tools, etc..
• Develop/contribute to diagnostic framework including characterization, debug, margining
• New product bring-up support for latest cutting edge technology developed at AMD
• Assist in debug of numerous technical issues
• Improve automation/testing capabilities

What You Will Learn

• Skills in technical debugs post and pre-silicon
• Scripting capabilities in various languages
• ATE test techniques and flows for production style testing of complex SOCs
• Technical understanding of various aspects of SERDES design e.g. CDR/CTLE/PLL/DFE, etc..
• Pre-silicon quality analysis for power integrity, signal integrity, clock integrity
• The lifecycle of hardware chip development from early chip specification through fabrication/silicon manufacturing stages

Requirements

• Python and/or Perl programming
• Strong hardware and software skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills, strong analytical/problem solving, statistical analysis, attention to details, and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux OS as well as Windows
• An understanding of analog and digital transistor device behavior
• High-speed I/O SerDes design knowledge, understanding of CDR, bandgaps, PLLs and DLLs
• Industry experience preferable
• Lab experience with oscilloscopes, volt meters, logic analyzers, etc

Preferred Education

• Solid understanding of basic computer architecture.
• In progress towards a BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.