Intel
Module Engineering - PhD Intern (Advanced Wet Etch and Cleans)
$121K–$121K
US, Oregon, Hillsboro · Internship · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ months; educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience accepted.
- Education
- Actively pursuing a PhD in Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
About the job
Supports development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and process controls for an advanced wet etch and cleans module.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize module manufacturing processes and sustain equipment performance.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and support qualification activities.
- Apply statistical analysis and experimental design to improve process reliability and throughput.
What they ask for
- Actively pursuing a PhD in Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- At least 3 months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
- Hands-on experience through 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; GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Expertise or hands-on experience in wet etching, surface/materials characterization, wet-processing systems, or Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Machine Learning.
Pay
$120,898.00-120,902.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
SEM, TEM, Ellipsometry, AFM, XPS, FTIR, Python, MATLAB
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