Module Engineering PhD Intern New 2027

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

57d•Onsite

About The Position

As one of the world's largest chip manufacturers and a global leader in innovative technology, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art. Join us at Intel Foundry Logic Technology Development (LTD) for a Graduate internship and participate in creating the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come. LTD interns would conduct scientific research to enable manufacturing of innovative device architectures. They would engage in designing, executing and analyzing experiments necessary to meet engineering specifications for their process, and participate in process and equipment development. In this role, you will contribute to module process development, process integration flows, and equipment configuration for manufacturing modules. Work may also include support for yield improvement initiatives by analyzing defect data, conducting experiments, and assisting in risk assessments. You will work in collaboration with engineering teams to optimize metrology strategies, troubleshoot process flow issues, and continuously improve the process in preparation for a high-volume manufacturing environment. As an intern, you will have an opportunity to learn and apply your knowledge, build skills, and explore future career opportunities through hands-on experience and projects that support Intel business goals in a collaborative environment. As part of Intel Foundry, you will join the Logic Technology Development (LTD) Metals team that focuses on Metals Thin Films Deposition within semiconductor manufacturing. The Logic Technology Development (LTD) organization delivers the latest process technology innovations to drive Intel's product roadmap. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results. The team supports Intel's broader mission of driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions to meet global technological demands.

Requirements

PhD student in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study.
Knowledge of semiconductor processing fundamentals, including thin films deposition, lithography, etching, polishing.
Experience in thin films materials deposition techniques (ALD, CVD, PVD or electroplating) and characterization (ellipsometry, XRF, XPS, XRR, 4-point probe, AFM, SEM, TEM, etc.), hands-on lab/fab equipment experience.
Data analysis skills with demonstrated ability to construct clear data-based problem statements, design of experiment.

Nice To Haves

PhD student 3rd or 4th year
experience with thin film deposition and characterization

Responsibilities

Contribute to process development, continuous improvement, and implementation of semiconductor manufacturing processes for a specific module within LTD Metals.
Design, execute, analyze experiments and present conclusions and recommendations to the group.
Collaborate with fab technicians and support experiment execution with clear instructions.
Assist engineering teams in process flow troubleshooting and metrology optimization strategies.
Apply statistical analysis and design experiments to enhance process reliability and throughput.
Gain experience in materials and device characterization techniques, such as ellipsometry, xray-based techniques, 4-point probe, AFM, SEM and TEM.