R&D Intern

PHOTRONICS INC • Boise, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology — enabling the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive electronics, and countless other devices used every day. Our success is driven by advanced technology, strong customer partnerships, and most importantly, our people.

Join Photronics and be part of a collaborative, high-tech manufacturing environment where learning, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement are core to everything we do.

Photronics is seeking (2) motivated interns to join our Research & Development (R&D) team. These roles offer hands-on experience in advanced photomask technology, focusing on either Computing/Data Integration or Process R&D. You will work alongside senior engineers to solve complex technical challenges, improve mask performance, and support critical qualifications that drive the next generation of semiconductor innovation.

Location: Photronics – Boise, ID(US). This is an on-site position.

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Requirements

• For Computing/Data: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, C++, or System Verilog is necessary.
• For Process R&D: Solid understanding of lithography, resist technology, and plasma etch processes.
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills to identify patterns within complex R&D datasets.
• Effective storytelling skills with the ability to present technical data insights to cross-functional R&D teams.

Nice To Haves

• Background in AI language building is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Role A: Computing/Data Intern Integrate advanced data tools for R&D and work closely with Data Integration engineers to set up operation engineering test masks.
• Learn to fracture data and utilize advanced Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) data tools.
• Develop R&D automation scripts to improve mask performance and eliminate technical coverage gaps.
• Role B: Process R&D Intern Assist in OPC matching, process tuning, and mask setup for critical qualifications.
• Collaborate with Lithography, Metrology, and Back-end engineering teams to perform data analysis and process qualifications.
• Utilize Photronics MT2 systems to perform standard tracking mask setup and expand knowledge of OPC matching processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees