Internship: Analog Integrated Circuit Design

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NXP's Analog Mixed-Signal Competence (AMSCC) department in Eindhoven is seeking an MSc student intern for a full-time, 6-month internship. The role involves analyzing and designing a low-noise voltage reference, specifically addressing challenges in the 10 mHz to 100 Hz frequency range where flicker noise is dominant in CMOS technologies. Responsibilities include acquiring knowledge of low-noise design techniques, comparing circuits, developing models, conducting simulations, and summarizing findings for enhanced low-noise performance.

Must Have:

Acquire in-depth knowledge of the state of the art of low-noise design techniques.
Analyze and compare different circuits and techniques to design a low-noise CMOS voltage reference.
Develop models and conduct simulations of the low-noise voltage reference.
Summarize the strengths and limitations of the different circuits and design techniques.
MSc student in Electronic Engineering or related field with an emphasis on IC design.
Affinity with the state of art analog design/verification flow and tools, preferably with Cadence tooling.
Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.

Perks:

Opportunity to develop technical, soft, and communication skills.
Gain experience in a multinational and diverse environment.
Possibility to become part of NXP’s Young Professional Talent Pool.
Work on real assignments which contribute to NXP’s objectives.

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Your Team

The Analog Mixed-Signal Competence (AMSCC) department in Eindhoven is part of the worldwide Central Technology Organization (CTO) of NXP that supports all NXP Business Lines by architecting, designing, and delivering the analog and mixed-signal building blocks that are at the heart of competitive NXP products. You will be working in a diverse team with world-class subject matter specialists, where there is always room for new ideas and innovation.

AMSCC employs about 100 analog/mixed-signal design specialists located in the Netherlands, India, Sweden, and US who take full responsibility for IP design and system integration. We are seeking a student intern to analyze the design of a low-noise voltage reference. Impedance measurements require low noise voltage references at low frequencies. The frequency range between 10 mHz to 100 Hz is particularly difficult because flicker noise becomes dominant in CMOS technologies. Large supply voltages with bipolar transistors are typically used to limit the noise at low frequencies and hence in CMOS technologies a different solution is required. Techniques such as chopping and autozeroing can be used but they have their limitations when used for noise at very low frequencies. Trade-offs in power, area, PSRR and output impedance of the voltage reference are necessary. This requires investigation of various techniques for an enhanced low-noise performance.

Your Responsibilities

Acquire in-depth knowledge of the state of the art of low-noise design techniques.
Analyze and compare different circuits and techniques to design a low-noise CMOS voltage reference.
Develop models and conduct simulations of the low-noise voltage reference.
Summarize the strengths and limitations of the different circuits and design techniques.

What’s in it for you

A great opportunity to develop your skills (technical, soft skills, communication, etc.)
Gaining experience in a multinational and diverse environment
Possibility to become part of NXP’s Young Professional Talent Pool
Working on real assignments which contribute to NXP’s objectives

Your Profile

MSc student in Electronic Engineering or related field with an emphasis on IC design
Affinity with the state of art analog design/verification flow and tools, preferably with Cadence tooling
Creative and positive mindset
Flexible and eager for new challenges
Excellent communication and documentation skills in English
Desire for a career in analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design

Duration

This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) with a duration of 6 months or longer. The assignment could also be suitable as a thesis/graduation project. Please note that, to be considered for an internship/working student assignment, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period.

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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world. We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live. If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, we kindly invite you to apply. After a screening based on your profile you can be expected to have a video interview with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by business.

What Can You Expect?

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in NXP. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.

What’s Next?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply! If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact, Chanchal Sharma, Talent Acquisition Specialist on chanchal.sharma_1@nxp.com

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