Intel
Module Engineer PhD Intern New 2027
$121K–$121K
US, Oregon, Hillsboro · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in a listed or semiconductor-related STEM field.
About the job
Develop and optimize semiconductor manufacturing processes for a specific module while sustaining equipment performance and supporting troubleshooting and qualification.
What you'll do
- Improve manufacturing processes and equipment performance; support troubleshooting, maintenance, and qualification.
- Collaborate on process control and continuous improvement, using statistical analysis and experimental design to improve reliability and throughput.
- Use materials and device characterization techniques, including SEM and TEM.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a semiconductor-related STEM field.
- Experience with plasma etch (ICP/RIE/ALED/DRIE/CCP), cleanroom and fabrication work, and process development and optimization.
- Experience with materials and device characterization, including SEM, TEM, CD SEM, AFM, XPS, and SIMS.
- Knowledge of large-data statistical analysis or machine learning focused on process optimization, APC, and variability reduction.
Nice to have
- Understanding of JMP, Python, or MATLAB for data-based decisions in process optimization and matching.
- Prior internship at semiconductor manufacturing or foundry companies, or equipment suppliers; GPA 3.0 or higher.
Pay
$120,898.00-120,902.00 USD (annual salary)
Tools
ICP, RIE, ALED, DRIE, CCP, SEM, TEM, JMP
AI focus
Knowledge of machine learning for process optimization, APC, and variability reduction.
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