About the role#
As a Process Integration and Yield Engineering PhD Intern, you will work on the development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collaborate with engineers and researchers to analyze process performance, investigate defects, and create solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality. This role provides hands-on experience in a high-volume production environment.
What you'll do#
- Analyze yield, defect, and process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Support process integration activities across multiple semiconductor fabrication operations.
- Design and execute experiments to evaluate process performance and optimize manufacturing outcomes.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize microscopy and characterization techniques to investigate defects and process-related challenges.
- Apply statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to enhance process capability and manufacturing efficiency.
- Contribute to yield improvement initiatives through risk assessments, problem-solving, and engineering solutions.
- Develop technical reports and present findings to engineering stakeholders.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on manufacturing quality, productivity, and reliability.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- At least 3 months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication, process integration, or yield engineering.
- Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as JMP, Python, or MATLAB.
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), or machine learning techniques.
- Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and manufacturing fundamentals.
- Experience with microscopy or materials characterization techniques.
- Experience working in cleanroom, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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