Intern: Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Ametek, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Pasadena, California

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will support the design and development of mixed-signal integrated circuits across all project phases, from specification to silicon validation. Responsibilities include performing circuit analysis, simulation, layout review, and laboratory characterization using industry-standard equipment.

Qualifications

We're seeking a Mixed-Signal Design Engineer Intern to assist in the design and development of mixed-signal integrated circuits. Candidates should be pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and have a strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Mixed-Signal Design Engineer Intern will support the design and development of mixed-signal integrated circuits. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world IC design projects and the opportunity to participate across multiple phases of the design cycle in a collaborative engineering environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participate in all phases of mixed-signal IC development, including specification definition, circuit design, silicon bring-up, and validation.
  • Perform detailed circuit analysis, design, simulation, and verification of mixed-signal and mixed-mode circuits.
  • Support layout review, post-layout verification, and design-for-test activities.
  • Assist with laboratory evaluation and characterization of silicon using industry-standard test equipment.
  • Document design results and clearly communicate findings to the broader design team.

Position Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or actively pursuing one of these degrees).
  • Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
  • Experience with IC design CAD tools for schematic capture and simulation.
  • Hands-on lab experience with equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with mixed-signal verification and basic layout concepts.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn across a broad range of technical topics.

About Us:

Forza Silicon is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Founded in 2001, Forza Silicon has established itself as an innovator and industry leader in the field of mixed-signal IC and CMOS imaging designs that have set the standard of the possible. Forza Silicon designs custom and off‑the‑shelf CMOS image sensors for high‑speed, low‑noise, and specialty applications across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, scientific and media markets. Leveraging decades of experience, we deliver advanced imaging solutions enabling customers to push beyond conventional sensor performance.  Forza has grown to where today the company employs one of the industry’s largest and most experienced independent CMOS imaging engineering teams.  To learn more about Forza Silicon, please go to www.forzasilicon.com.

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Ametek, Inc.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately $7.5 billion. AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with approximately 22,500 colleagues across our global network of operating, sales, service, and support locations in 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions. The AMETEK Growth Model is embedded within our culture and is made up of our four growth strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions. These growth strategies are complemented by a disciplined focus on cash generation, capital deployment, and talent development. Each element of our Growth Model reinforces the others, creating a powerful and scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth. AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets: • Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for aerospace, medical, power, energy, research and industrial markets. • Electromechanical Group (EMG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects.
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