What you do at AMD changes everything 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.

Unleash your knowledge and show the world what you can really do! As an AMD co-op student in Product Engineering, you will make an immediate contribution to AMD's next generation of technology innovation. We have a dynamic, high-energy work environment, filled with experts in the field as well as unique opportunities for developing your career. With AMD, you can get hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge in the workforce. You can put classroom theory into practice and get an inside look at AMD's technical teams, work style and culture.

You will enjoy an enriching learning experience during your work term at AMD, working alongside colleagues who provide mentoring and guidance as you contribute to the latest AMD CPU technology.  Get a jumpstart on an exciting career -- apply today!

About the Department

PE (Product Engineering) is responsible for post-design planning and new product qualification. Once silicon arrives, our team drives customer samples execution and high-volume manufacturing readiness. Typical areas of activity are in testing, quality, reliability, yield analysis, and production support. PEO works horizontally across several functional organizations, and is key to driving production manufacturing within time, budget, and cost constraints. PEO is a fast paced multi-tasking environment.  Specialized disciplines within our team include Yield/Test Analysis, Product Definition, and System Level Test (SLT).

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to contribute significantly to Product Engineering deliverables as part of the overall product development flow. Contributions may span several areas, with specific emphasis on statistical analysis, semiconductor performance analysis, quality assurance, and data interpretation.  As a member of the team, you will have deliverables to support both our near-term deliverables as well as long-term improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist Product Development Engineers in next generation product bring-up, power/performance characterization, yield and test data analysis and automation and test content debug.

2. Focus efforts in one of three team disciplines based on interest, skills, and team needs – Yield/test data Analysis; Product Definition power/performance characterization; or System Level Test (SLT).

3. Perform engineering and correlation studies to ensure yield, coverage, and quality meet corporate target goal to start production ramp.

4. Build analysis, optimization, automation or reporting tools in python or Power BI to improve our team’s efficiency, accuracy, and quality.

5. Participate in cross-functional teams to improve capabilities and/or resolve production related issues.

6. Write and maintain technical documents to summarize results and progress.

Skills and Experience Requirements in one or more of these areas

- Semiconductor Basics and Computer architecture basics

- Statistics, data analysis and visualization projects

- Scripting (Python/JMP/SQL) for data analysis and automation projects

- Strong organizational and communication skills, and a hunger to learn

- Willingness and interest to work in a hands-on lab environment [System Level Test]

What you will learn

You will learn to work in a fast-paced Global technical team environment. The work you do will positively impact AMD’s next generation of cutting-edge Enterprise products, along with providing you with a better understanding of AMD’s culture, Product Engineering, the new product introduction process, and our vision for continuous improvement and innovation.

AMD is a government contractor and subcontractor. As required by Executive Order, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s work location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 8, 2021. AMD will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request an exception from this requirement if you have a need for a religious and/or medical accommodation.