Intern, DRAM Device Engineer

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What You’ll Learn

• Project Overview: TCAD simulation of DRAM cell device characteristics
• Skills You’ll Learn:
  • DRAM cell device design & optimization
  • Industry R&D perspectives for memory devices
  • TCAD simulation including variability assessment

What You’ll Do

Join the Samsung Semiconductor DRAM Path Finding Team! As an intern, you will explore device optimization by TCAD simulation for a DRAM cell transistor. Dive into technology requirements, design rule, structural and electrical specifications while engaging in technical interactions with internal customers.

Location: Onsite at our San Jose headquarters 5 days a week. 
Reports to: Senior Principal Engineer, DRAM Path Finding Team

• Survey literature on DRAM device technology and simulation
• Find technical barriers for future DRAM and propose vectors to explore with team members
• Assess DRAM cell device feasibility by TCAD simulation
• Collaborate with team members for future DRAM design
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

What You Bring

• Graduate student pursuing PhD program in Electrical engineering or Physics or Material engineering
• Must have at least 1 academic quarter/semester remaining
• Good knowledge of semiconductor / memory device physics / some familiarity with TCAD simulation
• Good knowledge of VLSI circuits and systems
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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