Compound semiconductor TCAD (GaAs and GaN) Engineering Winter/Spring Co-op (Jan-June '27)
$26 - $47 USD yearly
About the role
This Co-op Intern role supports the modeling, simulation, and development of advanced compound semiconductor epitaxial structures using TCAD tools, with a focus on GaAs and GaN technologies. A key responsibility will be the development of epitaxial structures using AI/ML techniques, including data-driven modeling, design optimization, and predictive analytics.
What you'll do
- Design and evaluate new epitaxial structures through ML/AI Driven Epi Development
- Define machine learning models for epitaxial development
- Setup/automate TCAD simulations for model training
- Investigate optimization routines for ML training
- Validate optimized epitaxial structures through device test
What you'll need
- Currently enrolled in a PhD graduate program, studying Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
- Knowledge in Device Simulation Platforms [Sentaurus, Silvaco]
- Knowledge in ML/AI models
Nice to have
- Strong Computer Programming skills [Python]
- Understanding of Compound Semiconductor (GaAs and/or GaN based devices) stack-ups and their influence on device performance
- Basic understanding of device fabrication process steps, yield analysis and DC/RF device parameters
Skills: Compound semiconductor TCAD, GaAs and GaN, Epitaxial structures, Device simulation, AI/ML techniques
This role has been open 20 days — well below the 86-day median for Compound Semiconductor Engineering roles.
Compound Semiconductor Engineering · Compound Semiconductor
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Open roles in category
49
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Median days open
86 d
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Median salary
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| Metric | Skyworks | All employers we track in this specialty (49 roles · 20 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 1 | 49 |
| Median days open | 20 d | 86 d (−66 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | — |
Skills observed across this category: Compound semiconductor TCAD, GaAs and GaN, Epitaxial structures, Device simulation, AI/ML techniques
Who's hiring in this category
- Lumentum · 6 open roles · median 72 d
- Coherent Corp · 5 open roles · median 89 d
- Infineon Technologies · 5 open roles · median 71 d
- onsemi · 4 open roles · median 85 d
- Semtech · 4 open roles · median 92 d
- Nexperia · 3 open roles · median 86 d
How we counted: 49 open Compound Semiconductor Engineering (Compound Semiconductor) roles from 20 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.