Semiconductor R&D Process Integration Intern

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Rosa, CA

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About The Position

As a Process Integration Intern within Keysight Labs/High Frequency Technology Center, you will support development of next-generation heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies. Working with experienced process integration engineers, you will help evaluate, develop, and optimize fabrication processes used to manufacture advanced semiconductor devices and interposer technologies. The internship offers experience in a semiconductor R&D environment and the opportunity to contribute to technologies for Keysight's next generation of products.

Requirements

• Be a graduate student pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Have academic or research experience in semiconductor processing, materials characterization, microfabrication, device fabrication, advanced packaging, or a related area.
• Understand semiconductor manufacturing processes, materials, and device fundamentals.
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Be self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and meet project objectives in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university as of September 2027. Applicants who graduate before September 2027 are not considered unless they are entering or applying to an M.S. or Ph.D. program after graduating.
• Meet the stated U.S. export-control access requirement: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual with U.S. government authorization for export-controlled items.
• Not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on laboratory or research experience with semiconductor fabrication processes such as lithography, deposition, etch, electroplating, CMP, metrology, defect inspection, or packaging technologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), process characterization, or data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
• Experience presenting technical results through reports, publications, conference presentations, or research reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, executing, and documenting engineering experiments to evaluate process, material, and equipment performance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process, defectivity, metrology, and electrical test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate process integration challenges and support root cause analysis of yield, quality, and reliability issues.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, yield, metrology, and product engineers on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate interactions among process steps across the manufacturing flow and assess their impact on device performance, yield, and manufacturability.
• Support characterization and qualification of new materials, process flows, and manufacturing technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including experiment plans, procedures, reports, and presentations.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Follow established safety, quality, and cleanroom operating procedures in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern