About the role#
This is a hands-on internship based in a cleanroom environment. You will work directly with our team to support the development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
What you'll do#
- Design and run experiments to improve semiconductor and thin-film fabrication methods, with a focus on yield, consistency, and throughput.
- Operate semiconductor tools, including deposition systems, etch systems, lithography equipment, and metrology tools.
- Analyze data to make process decisions and achieve desired outcomes.
- Present and discuss your findings with the team.
- Perform tasks in a controlled cleanroom environment, which involves handling wafers and sensitive equipment.
- Collaborate with senior process engineers, technicians, and operators to ensure process quality and compatibility.
- Keep detailed records of all procedures, processes, and test results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for engineering, mechanical, materials, or a related technical field.
- Foundational knowledge of semiconductor processing methods, such as thin-film disposition, dry etch, lithography, and metrology.
- Ability to apply classroom learning through laboratory work, projects, research, or coursework.
- Availability for the full duration of the internship.
- Prior experience in a cleanroom or with wafer fabrication tools is highly valued.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling term.
About Lumentum
Lumentum produces optical and photonic technologies for communications, data centers, and industrial applications. The company manufactures lasers, modules, and optical subsystems. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization operates a global network of research, sales, and manufacturing facilities.
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