Intern, VLSI Design Engineering

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a highly motivated engineer to design, develop, and evaluate chip architectures and analog/data-path circuits for advanced NAND flash memory. The role involves circuit evaluation using HSPICE, PRIMESIM, and Verilog, with silicon validation when available.

A strong background in analog/mixed-signal design and NAND memory is highly valued. Candidates should hold an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, excel in collaboration, communication, and multi-tasking to meet project

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical engineering with analog/mixed signal circuit design as focus.
• Experience in non-volatile memory design, especially NAND flash, is a big advantage.
• Strong collaboration and communication, with ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify and evaluate chip architecture and core/analog/data path circuits for high performance NAND flash feasibility.
• Evaluate circuits via HSPICE, PRIMESIM and Verilog simulations and silicon when available.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex problems and meet deadlines.

Skills

Chip architecture

Analog/mixed-signal design

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HSPICE

PRIMESIM

Verilog

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today's needs and tomorrow's next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations.

With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

Job Description

• In this position, the individual will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating Chip architecture and Core/Analog/Data Path circuit structures for feasibility study of high performance NAND flash, including new, most advanced 3-dimentional NAND memories.
• Evaluation of these circuits will be done through HSPICE, PRIMESIM and VERILOG simulations and through silicon evaluation when the silicon arrives. Qualifications
• Pursuing MS or PhD in Electrical engineering with analog/mixed signal circuit design as focus.
• Knowledge and/or experience in non-volatile memory design (NAND flash memory cell operation in particular) is a big advantage
• Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people
• A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. SKILLS:
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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