Intern - Photomask Yield Enhancement

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is offering an analytics internship in the Yield Enhancement group. You will analyze manufacturing and yield data to identify trends, build dashboards, and apply statistical methods and ML to improve processes.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering and Manufacturing teams to deliver an end-to-end analytics project with measurable impact. The role emphasizes statistical modeling, automation, and AI-enabled problem solving to strengthen engineering decisions and

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field such as data science, CS, statistics, applied math, or engineering.
• Senior undergraduate or higher by internship start date.
• Cannot graduate before September 2027.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, JMP or similar analytics tools.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data modeling, or large dataset analysis.
• Ability to translate analytical results into actionable engineering insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, process, quality, and yield data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and automated reports supporting decision-making.
• Apply statistical methods and machine learning to investigate yield loss mechanisms and process variation.
• Collaborate with Yield Enhancement, Process Engineering, Process Integration, and Manufacturing teams on process optimization.
• Deliver an end-to-end analytics project with measurable impact through yield improvement, cycle-time reduction, or reporting automation.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

JMP

Statistics

Data modeling

Communication of insights

Education

Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in data science/CS/statistics/engineering

Tools

JMP

Tableau

Power BI

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. Micron’s Mask Technology Center (MTC) develops and manufactures advanced photomasks that enable semiconductor device fabrication across Micron’s global manufacturing network. The Yield Enhancement team identifies, analyzes, and reduces yield loss through data-driven problem solving, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement. The intern will improve manufacturing performance through advanced analytics, statistical modeling, automation, and AI-enabled problem solving. The role analyzes large manufacturing datasets, develops predictive insights, automates reporting, and explores AI-based approaches that strengthen engineering decisions and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing, process, quality, and yield data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and automated reports that support operational decision-making.
• Apply statistical methods and machine learning to investigate yield loss mechanisms and process variation.
• Collaborate with Yield Enhancement, Process Engineering, Process Integration, and Manufacturing teams on process optimization.
• Deliver one end-to-end analytics project with measurable impact through yield improvement, cycle-time reduction, reporting automation, or improved decision support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Senior undergraduate student or higher by the internship start date.
• Cannot graduate prior to September 2027.
• Demonstrated experience with Python, R, SQL, JMP, or similar analytics tools through coursework, research, or projects.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data modeling, or large dataset analysis.
• Ability to translate analytical results into clear, actionable engineering insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine learning, AI, predictive analytics, or data science project experience.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, JMP, or similar visualization tools.
• Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing, process control, quality engineering, industrial analytics, or AI-assisted workflows.

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.

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