About the role#
As a Module Engineering PhD Intern, you will join our team to work on semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will work alongside experienced engineers to improve manufacturing processes, optimize equipment, and drive operational efficiency in a high-volume production environment. This role allows you to apply your research and technical expertise to real-world engineering challenges.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, implementation, and improvement of semiconductor manufacturing processes within assigned modules.
- Run projects focused on yield improvement, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Analyze process and manufacturing data to find trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process control methodologies.
- Design and execute experiments to evaluate process modifications.
- Solve complex manufacturing challenges using your technical and analytical expertise.
- Assist with equipment qualification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and process optimization.
- Document technical findings and share recommendations with engineering stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Applied Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
- A minimum of 3 months of research, laboratory, internship, academic, or industry experience.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, MATLAB, or Excel.
- Knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis, and process optimization.
- An understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering fundamentals.
- Programming experience for engineering or scientific applications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Willingness to work in a semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom.
- Strong attention to detail and execution discipline.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: This is a full-time, on-site role.
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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