Mixed Signal Engineer Intern

About the Role

As a Mixed Signal Engineer Intern at Analog Devices (ADI), you will contribute to cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal design and automation initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in circuit design, machine learning applications, and design flow optimization, working closely with experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate machine learning models for analog design automation.
• Analyze design data, simulation results, and layout metrics to extract insights.
• Collaborate with design engineers to identify challenges and propose automation strategies.
• Support tool development and scripting for design flow enhancements.
• Perform analog and mixed-signal circuit analysis, design, simulation, and verification in advanced CMOS nodes.
• Optimize physical design in collaboration with layout engineers.
• Conduct lab evaluation and debug of pipeline ADCs; assist with test equipment setup and maintenance.
• Document research findings and present progress to the team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong foundation in analog circuit design and mixed-signal systems.
• Experience with Python and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso.
• Exposure to design automation concepts and analog layout-aware design.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, pandas).
• Knowledge of ADC architectures, high-speed analog design, clocking, and calibration techniques.
• Strong communication skills and initiative in exploring interdisciplinary challenges.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework in Analog IC Design; familiarity with ADC architectures is a plus.
• Understanding of transistor-level design and simulation using tools such as Cadence and SPICE.
• Knowledge of IC physical design and exposure to sub-micron process nodes.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as signal generators and spectrum analyzers.

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $22 to $41. Actual wage offered may vary based on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.