Intel
Process Integration & Yield Engineering PhD Intern
$121K–$121K
US, Oregon, Hillsboro · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
About the job
Supports development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes by analyzing yield and defects, conducting experiments, and improving manufacturing quality and efficiency.
What you'll do
- Analyze process, yield, and defect data to identify trends and root causes, and support yield improvement.
- Support process integration across fabrication operations and design and execute experiments to optimize process performance.
- Investigate defects using microscopy and characterization techniques, troubleshoot with engineering teams, and present findings.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in a listed technical field or a related technical field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- At least 3 months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, process integration, or yield engineering.
- Experience with data analysis tools, SPC, DOE, machine learning, semiconductor fundamentals, microscopy, or manufacturing environments.
Pay
$120,898.00-120,902.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
JMP, Python, MATLAB, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE)
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