Intern - Dry Etch Equipment Development Engineering

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho invites a hands-on internship in the Dry Etch Equipment Development Engineering group. You will develop, craft, and optimize plasma etch equipment for Micron memory parts and tackle technical problems to push the product roadmap forward.

We seek current students pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D in Engineering or related sciences, with curiosity, teamwork, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively on challenging hardware projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related science field.
• Current student who cannot graduate before September 2027.
• Experience or familiarity with semiconductor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership of safety, quality, and compliance in lab, fab, and equipment environments.
• Presenting and clearly articulating your work.
• Conducting experiments to understand the technical limitations of current equipment capability.
• Developing in-process hardware and analytical techniques.
• Maintain data integrity in collection, analysis, documentation, and communication of technical results.
• Solving sophisticated engineering problems related to plasma etch hardware.
• Collaborate respectfully with cross-functional teams to solve equipment and process challenges.

Skills

Digital literacy

Data analysis

AI-enabled tools

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D in Engineering

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As an intern in the Dry Etch Equipment Development Engineering group at Micron, you will gain hands‑on experience in developing, crafting, and optimizing plasma etch equipment for Micron's groundbreaking memory parts. Together, we will tackle ambitious technical problems to further develop innovative equipment to enable the Micron product roadmap.

This position requires that you have a strong curiosity about engineering problem solving and innovation, and the skills to work both independently and in a team. We strive to provide an immersive experience into semiconductor dry etch hardware development.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Demonstrate personal ownership of safety, quality, and compliance while working in lab, fab, and equipment‑development environments.
• Presenting and clearly articulating your work.
• Conducting experiments to understand the technical limitations of current equipment capability.
• Developing in‑process hardware and analytical techniques.
• Maintain high standards of integrity in data collection, analysis, documentation, and communication of technical results.
• Solving sophisticated engineering problems related to plasma etch hardware.
• Collaborate respectfully with cross‑functional teams, valuing diverse perspectives to solve complex equipment and process challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a career in semiconductor industry and working towards a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D in Engineering or a related Science field (Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
• Must be a current student, and cannot graduate before September 2027.
• An electromechanical or hardware‑derived work history/education with an understanding of semiconductor equipment.
• Strong digital literacy with the ability to quickly learn new programs, responsibly use AI‑enabled tools, and apply data analysis to support guided technical decisions..

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal skills with customers, collaborators, and managers
• Ability to work with minimal direction and having a focus on meeting commitments.
• Show a willingness to learn, seek feedback, adapt quickly, and build technical capability through hands‑on experience.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.