Intern - Process Development Engineer, Dry Etch

Micron Technology • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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. Micron is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, driving innovation in next-generation DRAM technologies that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced computing applications. The Dry Etch Process Development team develops and optimizes advanced plasma etch processes that enable future memory scaling and support groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing. As a Dry Etch Process Development Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience developing and optimizing semiconductor etch processes in a collaborative research and development environment. Working under the mentorship of experienced engineers, you will contribute to a technical project focused on process development, experimentation, data analysis, and technology innovation. The internship provides broad exposure to semiconductor processing and culminates in a presentation of project results to engineering and leadership teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Must remain enrolled as a student throughout the internship period.
• Knowledge of dry etch semiconductor processing, plasma physics, or related semiconductor fabrication technologies.
• Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with semiconductor process development, advanced manufacturing, or laboratory-based research.
• Experience with programming, scripting, data analytics, or Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to support engineering analysis and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with statistical software, data visualization tools, Python, JMP, MATLAB, or similar analytical platforms.
• Experience conducting root-cause analysis, failure analysis, or process optimization projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop innovative solutions that support future memory technologies and advanced dry etch process development.
• Develop, complete, and analyze experiments to optimize dry etch processes and improve product performance.
• Perform statistical analysis of technology development and pilot manufacturing data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, integration, and multi-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Apply AI-Enabled analytical tools, Leveraging AI, programming, or automation solutions to improve data analysis, engineering workflows, and technical decision-making.

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