Intern - Italy

Founded in 2003, InvenSense Inc., a TDK Group Company, is the world’s leading provider of MEMS sensor platforms. InvenSense’s vision of Sensing Everything™ targets the consumer electronics and industrial markets with integrated Motion and Sound solutions. Our solutions combine MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses, and microphones with proprietary algorithms and firmware that intelligently process, synthesize, and calibrate the output of sensors, maximizing performance and accuracy. InvenSense’s motion tracking, audio and location platforms, and services can be found in many of the world’s largest and most iconic brands including smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, gaming devices, internet of things, automotive products, and remote controls for smart TVs.

InvenSense is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has offices in Boston, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, France, Canada, Slovakia, and Italy. We’re looking for top-notch Engineers to join our global team. If you’re interested in being a part of our journey and helping us grow to become the leading provider of SoC platform solutions, we definitely want to hear from you.

MEMS Debug Intern is responsible for a dedicated research project (e.g., MS thesis work) focused on development of advanced MEMS characterization tools. This position involves mechanical and electrical design, hands-on tool optimization, data collection, SW development and theoretical models analysis. The successful candidate is detail oriented and curious about MEMS field.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

· Responsible for a dedicated research project focused on development of advanced MEMS characterization tools

· Explore literature and identify state of the art methodologies for the research project

· Design of electronic and mechanical interfaces

· Interface with MEMS development engineers and electronic design engineers

· Perform bench level testing and data collection of existing MEMS devices to validate the tool

· Develop data extraction and processing software

· Compare measurement results with expectations from theoretical models

· Write academic papers describing relevant outcome of the work

QUALIFICATION & EDUCATION:

· Currently registered for a MS in Mechanical / Structural / Civil / Electronics Engineering or Physics.

· Attended classes on:

Mechanical System Dynamics

Structural design

Finite element modeling

Experimental activities and measurements

Data analysis and statistics

· Curious about MEMS device, accelerometer and gyroscope mechanical structures.

· Willing to learn in the following fields:

o MEMS mechanical structures design

o MEMS/ASIC interaction

o MEMS fabrication process

o Measurements data analysis software

o Programming languages (MATLAB, Python or similar languages)

o MEMS devices bench level testing

o Measurement systems troubleshooting

· Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills

· Interested in working in an international/multicultural environment

· Diligent, detail-oriented, and willing to take initiative