Internship - SPAD Photo Detection Analysis

Internship - SPAD Photo Detection Analysis

NXP is collaborating with startups on ion-trap quantum computing. State readout is an essential ingredient for every quantum computer. In ion-traps state readout is typically performed via state-dependent fluorescence measured using a microscope. This approach is not easily scalable since the objective of the microscope is relatively big compared to the ion-trap chips. In this internship, you will help miniaturize ion-trap quantum computers by replacing this microscope with a SPAD sensor.

Single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) are diodes reversed biased beyond their breakdown voltage. At this operating point the internal electric field is sufficiently large that a single (photon-generated) charge carrier can trigger an avalanche which results in a detectable output signal. For ion readout the SPAD needs to operate at 4 kelvin and be sensitive for ultraviolet photons. In this internship, you will take up the challenge of optimizing the SPAD for this use case.

The internship’s focus is hands-on lab work characterizing the UV sensitivity of SPAD variants at 4 kelvin. The experimental setup combines a cryostat that cools down to 4 kelvin with a calibrated light source to illuminate the SPADs, and electronics to measure the output signals. In your daily work, you will operate this setup and execute tasks such as programming measurement routines and analyzing measurements results. Besides your project work, you will get an excellent opportunity to experience the world of Front End Innovation at NXP.

Your Responsibilities

• Characterizing SPADs at 4 kelvin

• Programming of measurement and analysis scripts

What’s in it for you

• A great opportunity to develop your skills (technical, soft skills, communication, etc.)

• Gaining experience in a multinational and diverse environment

• Possibility to become part of NXP’s Young Professional Talent Pool

• Working on real assignments which contribute to NXP’s objectives

Your Profile

• You are interested in device physics and semiconductor manufacturing

• You like hands on lab work

• You like analyzing experimental data sets

• You are familiar with scripting languages like python

Duration 

This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) with a duration of 6 months or longer. Please note that in order to be considered for an internship/working student assignment, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world. We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live. If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, we kindly invite you to apply. After a screening based on your profile you can be expected to have a video interview with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by business.

What Can You Expect?

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare. 

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in NXP. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.
 

What’s Next?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply! If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact, Chanchal Sharma, Talent Acquisition Specialist on chanchal.sharma_1@nxp.com

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