About the role#
Renesas is hiring an intern to join the Memory Interface Division for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid internship with a duration of 3 or 6 months. You will work with the design and application engineering teams to develop next-generation DDR PMIC technology.
What you'll do#
- Research switching-mode buck-converter control architectures for future DDR PMIC solutions.
- Perform simulations across various levels.
- Build and test circuits using Cadence.
What you'll need#
- A solid background in power electronics and analog design.
- Experience with COT design, faster-response DC-DC converters, and high-voltage design (12V+).
- Proficiency with SIMPLIS for behavior simulation and Cadence for transistor-level design.
- Current PhD students with strong research capabilities are preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Jose, CA; San Diego, CA; or Plano, TX.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Pay range: $37.25 to $47.75 per hour.
- Benefits: Eligible for sick leave, holiday pay, and medical, dental, and vision insurance based on company policy.
About Renesas Electronics
Renesas Electronics designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions for the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. The company focuses on embedded processing, analog, connectivity, and power products. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 2010, the organization maintains its headquarters in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
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