Hands-On Process Engineering Intern - Chip Fabrication R&D

Fab2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Lunches daily

Weekly Learning & Development

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

Visa Sponsorship

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

fab2 is seeking process engineering interns for the winter term in Austin, TX. The role is hands-on and high‑ownership, with exposure to novel R&D processes and tool design.

Expect to work across wafer fabrication steps, design and run experiments, and learn to optimize recipes for yield and throughput. This internship offers a fast‑moving startup environment, housing a stipend, and visa sponsorship options.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering
• Ability to learn quickly and troubleshoot technical problems
• Hands‑on experience with wafer fabrication tools (etch, deposition, patterning) and metrology tools (AFM, SEM, thin film measurement, etc.)
• Recipe development and optimization for some subset of thin film deposition, dry etch, or lithography.
• Strong foundation in theoretical semiconductor knowledge (devices, fabrication, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments alongside senior process engineers
• Read academic papers and technical literature to inform experimental design; whiteboard ideas and iterate quickly
• Learn and operate a range of semiconductor tools, including deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology systems
• Develop, transfer, and optimize process recipes across platforms with a focus on consistency, yield, and throughput
• Analyze process data, troubleshoot recipe or equipment issues, and clearly document findings and results for the team

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering

Tools

Wafer fabrication tools

Deposition tools

Etch tools

Lithography tools

Metrology tools (AFM, SEM)

Thin film metrology

Job description

fab2 is seeking process engineering interns for the winter term in Austin, TX. The role is hands-on and high‑ownership, with exposure to novel R&D processes and tool design.

Expect to work across wafer fabrication steps, design and run experiments, and learn to optimize recipes for yield and throughput. This internship offers a fast‑moving startup environment, housing a stipend, and visa sponsorship options.