Intern - Process Development Engineer, Dry Etch

Company: 1000 Micron Technology, Inc. Title: Intern - Process Development Engineer, Dry Etch Location: Boise, ID - Main Site Posted Date: Posted Today

Job Description: Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.Micron is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, driving innovation in next-generation DRAM technologies that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced computing applications. The Dry Etch Process Development team develops and optimizes advanced plasma etch processes that enable future memory scaling and support groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing.As a Dry Etch Process Development Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience developing and optimizing semiconductor etch processes in a collaborative research and development environment. Working under the mentorship of experienced engineers, you will contribute to a technical project focused on process development, experimentation, data analysis, and technology innovation. The internship provides broad exposure to semiconductor processing and culminates in a presentation of project results to engineering and leadership teams.ResponsibilitiesResearch and develop innovative solutions that support future memory technologies and advanced dry etch process development.Develop, complete, and analyze experiments to optimize dry etch processes and improve product performance.Perform statistical analysis of technology development and pilot manufacturing data to identify trends and drive process improvements.Collaborate with process, equipment, integration, and multi-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.Apply AI-Enabled analytical tools, Leveraging AI, programming, or automation solutions to improve data analysis, engineering workflows, and technical decision-making.Minimum QualificationsCurrently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.Must remain enrolled as a student throughout the internship period.Knowledge of dry etch semiconductor processing, plasma physics, or related semiconductor fabrication technologies.Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with semiconductor process development, advanced manufacturing, or laboratory-based research.Experience with programming, scripting, data analytics, or Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to support engineering analysis and workflow optimization.Familiarity with statistical software, data visualization tools, Python, JMP, MATLAB, or similar analytical platforms.Experience conducting root-cause analysis, failure analysis, or process optimization projects.Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.To learn about your right to work click here.To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careersFor US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at  or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. 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