About the role#
As a Module Engineer PhD Intern, you will contribute to the development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work within a specific module to sustain equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and support qualification efforts. This role provides hands-on experience in a production environment.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for a specific module.
- Sustain and improve equipment performance to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
- Assist with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and qualification to meet production standards.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance process control methodologies.
- Apply statistical analysis and experimental design to improve process reliability and throughput.
- Use materials and device characterization techniques, such as SEM and TEM.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for process control systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Experience with Plasma etch, including ICP, RIE, ALED, DRIE, or CCP.
- Experience working in a cleanroom and fabrication environment.
- Background in process development and optimization.
- Familiarity with materials and device characterization, such as SEM, TEM, CD SEM, AFM, XPS, and SIMS.
- Knowledge of large data statistical analysis or Machine Learning focused on process optimization, APC, and variability reduction.
- Proficiency in JMP, Python, or MATLAB is preferred.
- Prior internships at semiconductor manufacturing, foundry, or equipment supplier companies are preferred.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon.
- Work Model: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time, paid internship.
About Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation designs and manufactures semiconductors. The company focuses on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and non-volatile memory solutions. It operates as a public company with over 110,000 employees. The headquarters are in Santa Clara, California, with major office locations across the United States, Israel, France, Singapore, and Poland.
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