About the role#
Process engineering is how Terafab technology is built, atom by atom. In this role, you will work within the dry etch team where plasma meets precision. You will help develop and own etch processes across chip families including edge-inference processors, space-hardened chips for orbital satellites, and high-bandwidth memory. You will work to optimize selectivity, profile control, and critical dimension uniformity across complex material stacks.
What you'll do#
- Develop and qualify plasma etch processes for critical layers such as gate, spacer, contact, and metal interconnect.
- Create atomic layer etch processes for steps that require angstrom-level profile and selectivity control.
- Use a first-principles, physics-based approach to understand etch profiles, CD control, uniformity, and selectivity.
- Assist in qualifying etch tools from initial installation through production readiness, including chamber seasoning and plasma characterization.
- Perform root cause analysis and establish inline metrology and SPC control strategies to drive yield improvement.
- Work on new next-generation plasma etch chemistry and process development.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Interest in hands-on dry etch process engineering within a semiconductor fab.
- Experience with etch metrology tools, defect inspection, and etch profile characterization.
- Strong skills in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis.
- Ability to work closely and proactively with lithography, thin films, integration, and equipment engineering teams.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through May 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site, 40 hours per week.
- This is a paid internship.
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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