DfT Technical Student

About the Team

Join our Digital Design team based in Catania Italy a highly skilled engineering group focused on the development of advanced semiconductor solutions. The team works on state-of-the-art digital integrated circuit design verification and Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies contributing to the delivery of high-quality and reliable products for global markets.

This internship offers a unique opportunity for students pursuing a Masters Degree thesis in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering to gain hands-on experience in semiconductor development while working alongside experienced design engineers on real-world projects.

Position Summary

As a Digital Design & DFT Engineering Intern you will support the development and implementation of digital design and Design-for-Test (DFT) solutions for complex semiconductor devices. You will collaborate with experienced engineers to explore innovative DFT techniques algorithms and methodologies that improve product quality testability and manufacturing efficiency.

The internship can be structured as a Masters thesis project providing the opportunity to combine academic research with practical industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to digital IC design verification and Design-for-Test (DFT) activities.
• Support the development and evaluation of DFT architectures algorithms and methodologies.
• Participate in the analysis of digital circuits to improve testability coverage and diagnosis capabilities.
• Assist in the implementation and validation of DFT solutions using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Conduct research and technical investigations related to digital design and test challenges.
• Analyze simulation and test data documenting results and proposing improvements.
• Collaborate with digital design verification product engineering and test teams.
• Prepare technical reports presentations and thesis-related documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to engineering discussions and problem-solving activities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Interest in semiconductor technologies digital integrated circuit design and test methodologies.
• Good understanding of digital electronics fundamentals logic design and computer architecture concepts.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages (Verilog SystemVerilog or VHDL) is considered a plus.
• Basic programming skills in Python C/C or similar languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Motivated curious and eager to learn in a challenging technical environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop a Masters thesis in collaboration with industry experts.
• Hands-on experience in advanced semiconductor design and DFT technologies.
• Mentoring from experienced digital design engineers.
• Exposure to professional EDA tools methodologies and development flows.
• A collaborative and innovative engineering environment within a global semiconductor company.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in Digital IC Design Verification DFT or Semiconductor Engineering while contributing to cutting-edge technology development.

NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair consistent and transparent remuneration practices.

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