About the role#
As a Module Engineering PhD Intern, you will develop and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work with the Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering team to improve process capability across various technology nodes. This role involves hands-on work in semiconductor fabrication areas such as Diffusion, Dielectrics, Implant, EPI, and FE Metals.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the development and implementation of thin film manufacturing processes.
- Support troubleshooting and maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment.
- Participate in equipment qualification processes.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize process control methodologies.
- Partner with technology development and high volume manufacturing stakeholders.
- Analyze data trends to identify solutions for process improvement and drive automation.
- Contribute to sustaining and improving manufacturing tools and processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience writing software code relevant to your field of study.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a diverse team.
- Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to procedures.
- Data analysis skills, including the ability to construct clear problem statements and design experiments.
- Experience with data analysis tools and software, with the ability to summarize data for technical and non-technical audiences.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Winter, Summer, or Fall 2027 (ideal availability includes a 6-month schedule starting Spring 2027 through December 2027).
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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