Intel
Module Engineering PhD Intern - Wet Etch
$121K–$121K
US, Oregon, Hillsboro · Internship · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience preferred.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
About the job
Supports the development and improvement of semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment in a specific module, analyzing performance and resolving production issues.
What you'll do
- Develop, optimize, and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes; troubleshoot, maintain, and qualify equipment.
- Analyze process and equipment data to identify improvements and take corrective action.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and present technical findings and recommendations.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in a listed scientific or engineering discipline, or a related field.
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, materials processing, device fabrication, or related technologies.
- Experience applying scientific and engineering methods to technical problems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, modeling, simulation, automation, or visualization tools such as Python, MATLAB, SQL, JMP, or R.
- Experience using AI or LLMs in research, engineering, or productivity workflows.
Pay
$120,898.00-120,902.00 USD annual salary range; target compensation
Tools
Python, MATLAB, SQL, JMP, R, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini
AI focus
Preferred experience leveraging AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in research, engineering, or productivity workflows.
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