Power Integrity Intern at d-Matrix in Santa Clara, CA

Summary: d-Matrix is focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. They are seeking a highly motivated and technically curious Summer Intern to join their Power Integrity engineering team, where the intern will work alongside senior engineers on real hardware projects and gain hands-on experience in power delivery network analysis and simulation. Responsibilities: - Assist in building and simulating power delivery network models using industry-standard tools (e.g., Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity, or equivalent) - Develop automation tools for PDN analysis - Support PDN impedance analysis and voltage margin analysis for multi-rail PCB designs - Perform lab measurements including oscilloscope-based ripple/noise capture, VRM transient response testing, and power rail turn-on sequencing - Assist in correlation between simulation models and measured hardware results - Document findings, create summary reports, and present results to the team Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field - Foundational understanding of circuit theory, passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors), and DC/AC circuit analysis - Familiarity with PCB design concepts (schematics, layers, decoupling capacitors) - Basic proficiency with SPICE ((LTspice, HSPICE, or similar) Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework or project experience in power electronics, signal integrity, or electromagnetics - Exposure to tools such as Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity PowerDC/PowerSI, or Keysight ADS - Experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, or VNAs - Familiarity with Python or MATLAB for data analysis and plotting - Understanding of VRM datasheets and switching regulator operation - Experience reading and interpreting Cadence Allegro layout files Required Skills: Power delivery network analysis, Power delivery network simulation, Board-level characterization, Circuit theory, Passive components, DC/AC circuit analysis, PCB design concepts, SPICE simulation, Power electronics, Signal integrity, Electromagnetics, Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity, Keysight ADS, Oscilloscope operation, Power supply operation, Network analyzer operation, Vector network analyzer (VNA) operation, Python, MATLAB, VRM datasheet understanding, Switching regulator operation, Cadence Allegro layout interpretation, Technical curiosity