Intel
Module Engineering - PhD Intern (Advanced Wet Etch and Cleans)
US, Oregon, Hillsboro · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- As a Module Engineering PhD Intern, you will contribute to the development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes for a specific module.
- You will engage in sustaining and improving manufacturing equipment performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting qualification activities.
- This internship offers an excellent opportunity to apply your academic research to practical engineering challenges, gain hands-on experience, and explore your future career potential in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes for a specific module.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to refine process control methodologies and achieve production goals.
- Apply advanced statistical analysis and experimental design to improve process reliability and throughput.
Requirements
- Must be actively pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Gain hands-on experience with materials and device characterization techniques, including SEM and TEM.
- Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role.
- 3+ months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience through academic research, laboratory work, internships, coursework, or technical projects.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, process integration, or advanced manufacturing methodologies.
Nice to have
- Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and process optimization techniques.
- Strong academic performance with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
- Hands-on experience with advanced thin-film, surface, and chemical characterization techniques (e.g., Ellipsometry, AFM, SEM/TEM, XPS, contact angle goniometry, FTIR, TXRF, or ICP-MS).
- Experience with automated fluidic systems, wet processing instrumentation design, single-wafer spin hardware, or experimental fluid dynamics/mass-transfer troubleshooting.
- Strong publication record, conference presentations, or filed patent applications demonstrating systematic problem-solving in experimental chemical and materials science.
- Take the next step in your career journey by joining a collaborative, innovative team where your contributions will help shape the future of semiconductor technology.
- Student / Intern
- Shift 1 (United States of America)
Compensation
- Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $120,898.00-120,902.00 USD
- The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.
- Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:
- $120,898.00-120,902.00 USD
Benefits
- It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
- Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
- Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment.
Company info
- Business group Intel Foundry is dedicated to advancing semiconductor manufacturing technologies and delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of customers worldwide.
- We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
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