About the role#
As a Dry Etch Process Development Engineering Intern, you will work in a research and development environment to optimize semiconductor etch processes. You will work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to technical projects involving experimentation, data analysis, and innovation. The role includes presenting your project results to engineering and leadership teams.
What you'll do#
- Research and develop solutions to support future memory technologies and dry etch development.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve etch processes and product performance.
- Use statistical analysis on pilot manufacturing data to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Collaborate with process, equipment, and integration teams to solve technical challenges.
- Apply programming, automation, or analytical tools to improve engineering workflows and decision-making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an M.S. or Ph.D. program in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
- You must remain a student throughout the internship.
- Knowledge of dry etch processing, plasma physics, or semiconductor fabrication.
- Experience with experimental design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Python, JMP, MATLAB, or data visualization tools is preferred.
- Experience with root-cause analysis or laboratory-based research is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Boise, Idaho, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
About Micron Technology
Micron Technology produces memory and storage solutions including DRAM, NAND, and NOR products. The company operates as a public organization with over 43,000 employees. Founded in 1978, it maintains its headquarters in Boise, Idaho. Micron serves various markets ranging from data centers to mobile devices.
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