MEMS Test Infrastructure Intern
Company Overview:
Frore Systems is a rapidly growing Series C tech startup based in San Jose, CA. that provides innovative technology solutions to our clients. As developers of AirJet, the world's first solid-state active cooling chip, we are working with major manufacturers to design solutions to make their products faster, quieter, thinner, lighter and dustproof. We have demonstrated significant performance increases in devices ranging from MacBooks, Notebooks and Smartphones, to Mini PCs, SSD devices and LED lighting.
Our vision is "unleash the performance of systems constrained by heat" and to help businesses succeed by providing cutting-edge technology solutions that drive growth and innovation.
Check out our website to learn more: https://www.froresystems.com/
This internship position is for 10-16 weeks, during Summer 2025 (May - September).
Responsibilities:
- Work on enhancing our proprietary MEMS test infrastructure, focusing on optimizing test time, repeatability, and linearity.
- Elevate the fundamental metrology of our manufactured parts to ensure strict adherence to manufacturing specifications.
- Analyze and improve the capabilities of existing metrology systems by interfacing with software and semiconductor hardware.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's/PhD degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
- Proficiency in hardware programming to support testing and development.
- Familiarity with semiconductor optical metrology tools.
- Familiarity with python, experience with test hardware communication (e.g. using NI VISA or serial/RS232/RS485 protocols).
- Bonus: Prior exposure to MEMS device characterization.
- Bonus: Knowledge or experience in acoustic characterization techniques.
Salary:
Weekly $1,500 - $1,800*
The rate depends on candidate qualifications