Digital IC Design Engineering Intern

semtech; Burlington; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech Canada is seeking a 12-16 month Digital IC design internship in Burlington, ON. You will design RTL for digital subsystems, verify with constrained random methods, and collaborate with analog/digital engineers to meet customer specs.

The role entails ownership of tasks, interaction with a cross-functional team, and hands-on bring-up and lab validation of semiconductor products. Strong SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL plus C/C++/Python skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL
• Programming in C/C++, Perl, Python
• Experience with object oriented languages (C++) preferred
• Working knowledge of PC and Unix/Linux operating systems

Responsibilities

• Design RTL block for digital subsystems
• Interpret architecture and detailed design specifications to generate RTL or verification code
• Work with a team to functionally verify a design or component using constrained random functional verification
• Help create scripts and/or methodologies to improve or automate design processes
• Use CAD tools to implement digital designs (Synthesis, DFT insertion, and STA/timing closure)
• Work with analog and digital engineers, system engineers and marketing to meet customer requirements
• Create technical, process or product documentation
• Assist in bring-up, lab debug, validation of products

Skills

SystemVerilog

Verilog

VHDL

C/C++

Python

Perl

Unix/Linux

Scripting

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Location: Burlington, ON

Our Team:

As a member of our Digital Design group, you will be working in a team environment, contributing to development of advanced digital subsystems in next generation mixed-signal ICs for Semtech's Signal Integrity Products Division. You will have the opportunity to contribute to products in our data communications or broadcast video product lines.

Job Summary:

Joining our Digital Design team means you'll gain comprehensive experience across the full spectrum of digital silicon development - from initial concept definition through design, verification, and final implementation. You'll play a vital role as a project team member, delivering exceptional work while taking ownership of your contributions to ensure we successfully achieve our project goals and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Design RTL block for digital subsystems
• Interpret architecture and detailed design specifications to generate RTL or verification code
• Work with a team to functionally verify a design or component using constrained random functional verification
• Help create scripts and/or methodologies to improve or automate design processes
• Use the best in class CAD tools to implement digital designs (including Synthesis, DFT insertion, and STA/timing closure)
• Work with analog and digital engineers, system engineers and marketing to ensure the design meets all customer requirements
• Create technical, process or product documentation
• Assist in bring-up, lab debug, validation of products

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed at least 3 years of a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Highly motivated and creative
• Well organized, thorough, and detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize multiple simultaneous responsibilities
• Basic understanding of digital design and/or microelectronics; as evidenced through strong academic accomplishments in these areas
• Knowledge and familiarity with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL
• Knowledge and/or experience with programming and/or scripting languages: C/C++, Perl, Python, SystemVerilog, VisualBasic
• Knowledge and/or experience with object oriented languages (i.e. C++) is preferred
• Working knowledge of PC and Unix/Linux operating systems.

This position is for a 12 - 16-month student Digital IC design internship at Semtech Canada with the Signal Integrity Products Group (SIP) in our Burlington Design Centre.

Career Growth Philosophy

At Semtech, we seek innovation and leadership from each and every member of our team. Our goal is to ensure that our talented professionals are equipped with support, resources, and the opportunity to excel. Our pay-for-performance philosophy provides recognition and prestige coupled with a competitive compensation package.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $26 - $28.5 CAD per/hr. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee's total compensation package.