About the role#
As a Process Engineer Intern in the Terafab wet etch group, you will contribute to building a vertically integrated semiconductor factory. You will work on wet clean and etch processes for three specific chip families: edge-inference processors, space-hardened chips for satellites, and high-bandwidth memory. This role focuses on controlling selectivity, uniformity, and defectivity across materials ranging from silicon and dielectrics to metals.
What you'll do#
- Develop and qualify wet etch and wet clean processes for critical applications like oxide, nitride, silicon, and metal layer removal.
- Manage bath chemistry formulation, concentration, temperature, and process window optimization for isotropic and selective etch steps.
- Assist with the installation of wet process tools, including bench qualification, chamber seasoning, and particle control.
- Use a first-principles, physics-based approach to analyze processes.
- Perform root cause analysis to establish inline metrology and control strategies for yield improvement.
- Drive the development of next-generation wet chemistry formulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Interest in hands-on wet etch engineering within a semiconductor fab.
- Understanding of wet chemistries and their interactions in manufacturing.
- Experience with wet process metrology tools, such as particle counters, defect inspection, film thickness measurement, and surface analysis.
- Strong skills in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis.
- Ability to collaborate across lithography, etch, thin films, integration, and equipment engineering teams.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027 through Spring 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.
- Eligibility: This is a paid internship for students actively enrolled in an academic program.
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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