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AMD · 1 day ago

2026 PhD PhD Packaging Design Co-Op/Intern

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$92K/yr - $137K/yr
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

AMD is a leading company in next-generation computing experiences, focusing on innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a highly motivated PhD Packaging Design intern/co-op to participate in research and development of product differentiation features, working alongside ML/AI engineers and gaining real-world experience in package design.

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Responsibilities

Use Cadence tools for design, modeling and simulations
Use analytical and simulation tools to define package/module design requirements in the project conception stages. Conduct routing, stack-up & component placement studies in addition to completing the package design activities
Develop multi-signal package/module models over 50 GHz bandwidth and suitable test structures for model to measurement correlation
Performing Power Integrity analysis for core as well as IO and generate power delivery network requirements with emphasis on model to measurement correlation
Develop scripts for checking package parameters across device families, maintain a database of electrical design guidelines and rules for IO and PDN package layout implementations

Qualification

Cadence toolsPower Integrity analysisVLSI knowledge2D/3D package designCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. Candidates in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical)
Courses in VLSI, EM, packaging
Ability to understand electrical requirements and apply principles learnt in their course work
Good communication skills
Ability to work with a senior engineer

Preferred

Current working Knowledge of Cadence package design tool
Working knowledge of 2D/3D package design and modeling tools, such as Cadence, Ansys, AutoCAD etc
Knowledge on DoE, DFM/DFR

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

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Funding

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Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
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Lisa Su
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Mark Papermaster
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