Photolithography Process Engineering Intern

MACOM • Durham, NC

10h

About The Position

As a member of the Photolithography and Metrology process engineering team, the Process Engineering Intern will work alongside experienced engineers providing mentoring, guidance, and introductions to colleagues. This Internship with MACOM will help the Intern to gain valuable work experience in a key discipline, build professional relationships, and take ownership of a business-critical project. During the 12 weeks each Intern will: Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals, Gain hands on experience, Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision, Be invited to attend an intern webinar series, Attend networking/social events, Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls, Receive formal, written feedback.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or equivalent.
• Strong foundational knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and cleanroom protocols.
• Familiarity with process control concepts and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Photolithography fundamental knowledge and/or experience in spin coat, expose, develop and the associated metrology
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor process equipment or lab-based process development.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methodologies (e.g., control charts, Cp/Cpk analysis, DOE).
• Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or R) to support data analysis and SPC automation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., JMP, Tableau, or Power BI).
• Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE) and root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced engineers providing mentoring, guidance, and introductions to colleagues.
• Gain valuable work experience in a key discipline.
• Build professional relationships.
• Take ownership of a business-critical project.
• Be given an individual and well-defined project with set outcome goals.
• Gain hands on experience.
• Receive excellent training and ongoing supervision.
• Be invited to attend an intern webinar series.
• Attend networking/social events.
• Attend and present at Poster Session about each Interns project successes and pitfalls.
• Receive formal, written feedback.

Benefits

• MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
• MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.
• MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern