Summer - Memory Design Engineer Intern

Overview of Role

As an Intern for our
Memory
Design Engineering team, within TSMC Design Technology Canada Incorporated, you will work on a defined project focused on advanced memory design and compiler development.

Working and learning under the direction of a senior member of the team, you will work on defined segments of projects, using the world’s most advanced CMOS/FinFET processes. As your skills progress, progressively increasing challenges “may” be assigned.

• Circuit design, analog simulation, functional verification, debugging
• Circuit characterization, transistor level implementation, optimization
• Net listing, flow scripting, design verification, database management
• Completion of learning curve milestones as set out within individual intern project objectives

• 2nd year in a master’s or PhD program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Some background in circuit design, preferably memory circuit
• Competent using some of the major custom design CAD tools. e.g. Schematic Capture, Analog and Digital simulators, Behavioral modeling, Functional & Timing Validation, IR/EM Analysis, Physical Verification tools DRC, LVS and Extraction, Database management
• High integrity, goal orientated, custom oriented, committed to learning
• Ability to work well with others and individually with a strong sense of enthusiasm and curiosity

• Successful completion and evaluation of prior internship placement(s) with other Semiconductor companies in Memory
• Hands‑on experience in designing Memory macros, CIM or emerging memory is a significant asset
• Scripting and programming skills
• Knowledge of AI and ML
• Interest in a long‑term career in Semiconductors

As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be:
The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry, The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence, Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology.

• The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
• The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
• Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology.

TSMC Design Technology Canada (TDTC), a wholly owned subsidiary of TSMC, is in the High-Tech area of Ottawa, Ontario. (Kanata, Silicon Valley North). TDTC is focused on the design and research of deep sub‑micron circuits to better serve and support the manufacturing needs of our foundry customers and 3rd part vendors.

TSMC pioneered the pure‑play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world.

In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting‑edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.

For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, TSMC North America may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Government for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon TSMC North America obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by the U.S. Government.

TSMC Design Technology Canada Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status…