Intern - Metrology Process Development Engineer

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

71d

About The Position

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. This position is for an internship in the Metrology Technology Development group in Boise, a growing city that is continuously listed as one of the top in the country. In Metrology, we work on projects meaningful to current and future semiconductor manufacturing needs. Our mission is to develop timely and innovative solutions to the tough challenges our process teams face as technology continues to scale to smaller devices and higher capacities. You will collaborate with engineers in Metrology, in Boise and across the globe, as well as other process areas. As an intern, you will complete 2 - 3 Metrology related projects, summarize the results, and present your project to the larger Metrology team. Projects may include focus on one or more of disciplines within the metrology group; Optical Thin Films, Scatterometry/OCD, X-Ray, Overlay/Registration, Profiling/Topography, FIB, or CDSEM.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Optical Metrology, Overlay/Registration, Profiling/Topography, X-Ray, electrical, or other metrology techniques.
• Background in data science and demonstrated interest in applying it to semiconductor metrology techniques with large data analytics requirements.
• Have process and equipment related experience or completed coursework in instrumentation and calibration procedures and semiconductor processing.
• Have developed a keen understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (diffusion, CVD, Etch, Lithography) and semiconductor process flows (NAND, DRAM).
• Possess strong computer skills, including MS Office and JMP, and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C, C++.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants should be working towards an M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or a semiconductor-related field.
• Must be a current student, must not graduate before September 2026.
• Have the flexibility to work individually, be part of a team, and lead a team at a per project level.
• Use strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong data analysis skills and a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and run experiments in a semiconductor cleanroom using state of the art technology.
• Analyze top-down and cross-sectional semiconductor structure metrology data using Excel and JMP.
• Work on new metrology technology and measurement techniques to ensure that our measurement capabilities meet the technical device roadmaps.
• Work closely with process development and process integration engineers to optimize measurements for multiple device process flows and layer stacks.
• Develop applications on next generation processes and technologies within Fab 4 and qualification for technology transfers to production fabs.
• Evaluate new metrology tools to determine lowest cost of ownership solutions with the highest accuracy and precision for deployment in R&D and high-volume manufacturing.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans.
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Robust paid time-off program.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees