Discrete Graphics Hardware Power Engineering Co-op (12 months) - Jobs in Unionville

Job Description

OverviewWHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGWe care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world #39;s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.AMD together we advance_ResponsibilitiesAs a Co-op student, you can make an immediate contribution to AMD #39;s next generation of technology innovations. We have a dynamic, high-energy work environment, filled with expert employees, and unique opportunities for developing your career. You will have the opportunity to connect with AMD leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, attend amazing networking events, and much more. With AMD, you can get hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge in the workforce.Location: Markham, OntarioThis is an on-site role as the hiring team will require the student to work in the Markham office throughout the entire duration of the co-op work term.Program Term:12-month position from May 6, 2024 - April 25, 2025About the DepartmentIn the discreated GPU hardware design team, we design high-technology platforms for world class products based on AMD #39;s Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Our team plays a major part in architecting and shaping every graphics board offered by AMD. As we always face more stringent demands in terms of performance and efficiency these designs are essential to maximize the performance from our GPUs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.The RoleThe successful candidate would be responsible in aiding the continuous development and validation of AMD GPU #39;s hardware electrical systems, with a primary focus on the voltage regulators, power sub-circuits, and our internally developed power characterization tool.What you #39;ll be doing

• Capturing and documenting the system level requirements of new generation of AMD GPUs
• Preparing schematics as well as interacting and supervising the PCB layout and mechanical team in developing robust implementations
• Debugging new designs and investigating power quality with comprehensive laboratory work executed in the context of exhaustive test plans
• Development and maintenance of the characterization tool #39;s FPGA firmware
• Working closely with the tool #39;s software front-end to create a robust platform
• Documenting details about analyses, design, and testing methodologies
• Laboratory testing/debugging/bring-up of consumer electronics and internal engineering boards

What you #39;ll learn

• Industry exclusive power design experience with DC-DC converters in low voltage, high current applications
• Hands-on hardware system research and development experience
• Understanding schematics, board-level layouts, and circuits of professionally designed electronics
• Designing firmware and software for custom applications
• Complete process of graphics board design cycle from schematic to validation. The products you help characterize/design will be on shelves shortly after your internship term ends!

Key Qualifications

• 3rd year student pursuing a bachelor #39;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• Returning to school following the co-op term
• Good understanding or principles of computer system architecture, power electronics,and analog and digital electronics

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in hardware design languages (HDL) such as Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment: oscilloscope, function generator and bench power supply
• Communication skills and the ability to write technical documentations

QualificationsBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants #39; needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.