About the role#
As a Process Development Engineering Intern in Dry Etch, you will work within a research and development team to optimize plasma etch processes. You will participate in a technical project involving experimentation, data analysis, and technology innovation. You will work alongside experienced engineers and present your project results to leadership at the end of your term.
What you'll do#
- Research and develop solutions for future memory technologies and dry etch process development.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments to improve etch processes and product performance.
- Use statistical analysis on manufacturing data to find trends and drive process improvements.
- Coordinate with process, equipment, and integration teams to solve technical challenges.
- Use AI tools, programming, or automation to improve data analysis and engineering workflows.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an M.S. or Ph.D. program in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
- You must remain a student throughout the internship.
- Knowledge of dry etch processing, plasma physics, or semiconductor fabrication.
- Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
- Preferred: Experience with laboratory research, Python, JMP, MATLAB, or root-cause analysis.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in Boise, Idaho.
- The term is rolling.
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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