Signal Integrity Student Worker Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description:

As a Physical Design Engineering Undergraduate Intern, you will contribute to the physical implementation of platform designs to ensure readiness for manufacturing. For this role the candidate would support Signal Integrity engineers in electrical design and validation activities for Client, Edge and Physical AI platforms, you will be working on design, deploy, and optimize high-speed interconnect architecture. This role offers hands-on experience in physical design flows, enabling you to build skills, apply knowledge, and explore future career opportunities.

The Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE) drives innovation and ensures the physical designs of silicon and platforms meet manufacturing and performance standards. The team focuses on delivering scalable, efficient solutions that support Intel's broader goals of advancing technology and enabling cutting-edge products. Joining this group means becoming part of a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in engineering and design.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the physical implementation of package and platform designs, contributing to the Signal Integrity of the High Speed Interconnects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design scalability, automation, and manufacturability.
• Engage in verification and signoff activities to ensure compliance with performance and manufacturing standards.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical projects, gaining exposure to physical design optimization, signal integrity analysis, and noise glitch evaluation.
• Support design initiatives aligned with Intel's business goals, leveraging advanced tools and methodologies.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering with at least 50 percent of courses completed, or pursuing a Master's degree in the same field.
• Bachelor's candidates must demonstrate 0-1 years of hands-on experience in physical design, with skills gained through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training. Master's candidates require no prior professional experience.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Completion of at least 1-2 courses in Electrical/Electromagnetic fundamentals.
• Maintain a minimum of 80 percent GPA.
• Availability to work at least 22.5 hours per week during the internship period.
• Disposition to work a minimum of 1 year in this position.
• Must have unrestricted - permanent right to work in Costa Rica.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Knowledge of electrical simulation tools such as Sigrity PowerSI, SiWave, Hspice, Matlab, or Ansys HFSS.
• Familiarity with PCB design and circuit simulators.
• Experience using statistical analysis tools such as JMP.
• Strong communication skills with an eagerness to learn and solve technical challenges collaboratively.

Join us in shaping the future of technology through innovation, collaboration, and your unique contributions-apply today to make an impact with Intel.

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (Costa Rica)

Primary Location:

Costa Rica, San Jose

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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