Thin Films Module Engineering - PhD Intern

Intel Corporation•Hillsboro, OR

6d•$120,898 - $120,902•Onsite

About The Position

As a Module Engineering PhD Intern on Intel's Foundry team, you will help develop and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes for a specific thin films module. The role includes hands-on support for equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, qualification, and process-control optimization in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will work with the Manufacturing Development and Customer Engineering (MDCE) team, which improves process capability across technology nodes from product qualification through high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on yield, performance, variation, and cost improvements. The internship is expected to run for six months, beginning in Spring 2027 and continuing through December 2027. The role is based on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, and offers practical experience in semiconductor manufacturing and engineering.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline, such as Physics, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience writing software code for applications in the relevant academic majors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, high-performing team.
Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment.
Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to procedures.
Data-analysis skills, including the ability to construct clear data-based problem statements and design experiments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data-analysis tools and software such as JMP, Python, Excel, and AI tools.
Ability to summarize data for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing thin film manufacturing processes for a specific module.
Support troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Participate in equipment qualification to ensure compliance with quality and functional standards.
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize process-control methodologies and achieve production targets.
Build working relationships with technology development, high-volume manufacturing, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Analyze data trends, identify process-improvement solutions, and drive automation improvements, using AI where applicable.
Contribute to sustaining and improving manufacturing tools and processes.