Intern - Process Development Engineer, Thin Films

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Income protection

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology invites an intern to develop and optimize advanced thin film deposition and metallization processes for next-generation DRAM technologies. You will work with engineers across process, integration, equipment, metrology, and product teams on DOE-driven experiments and data analysis.

You'll gain hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing, data-driven decision making, and AI-enabled workflows while contributing to real technology development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, or engineering research.
• Knowledge of materials characterization, semiconductor processing, or thin films.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development, optimization, and characterization of thin film and metallization for DRAM.
• Design experiments with DOE methods and perform statistical analysis.
• Collect and visualize process and metrology data to identify trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate excursions and root cause.
• Develop AI-assisted workflows or data analytics to improve monitoring and decisions.

Skills

DOE methods

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Engineering research

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Materials Science or related engineering

Tools

Python

JMP

MATLAB

R

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. At Micron, we are driving the future of memory technology through innovative DRAM solutions that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation applications. The Thin Films Process Development Engineering team develops and optimizes advanced thin film deposition and metallization processes that enable future memory scaling and improved device performance. Our engineers collaborate across process, integration, equipment, metrology, and product engineering fields to solve complex manufacturing challenges and advance innovative semiconductor technologies. As an intern focused on developing thin films processes, you will gain hands-on experience developing and characterizing advanced thin film and metallization processes used in DRAM manufacturing. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will play a role in a technical project dedicated to process development, data analysis, process optimization, and technology innovation. Interns will contribute to the development of advanced metallization and thin-film processes supporting ground-breaking DRAM technologies. Projects may include deposition process development, process characterization, tool qualification, materials evaluation, defect reduction, AI-Enabled data analysis, and process optimization for advanced memory devices. This internship provides exposure to semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom operations, and advanced engineering methodologies while supporting real-world technology development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, optimization, and characterization of advanced thin film deposition and metallization processes for next-generation DRAM technologies.
• Design and implement experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies and perform statistical analysis to evaluate process performance and drive improvements.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize process and metrology data to identify trends, process interactions, and engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with process, integration, equipment, metrology, and product engineering teams to investigate process excursions, perform root-cause analysis, and support technology development activities.
• Develop and utilize AI‑Assisted workflows, AI‑Enabled engineering tools, automation solutions, or data analytics methods to improve process monitoring, technical reporting, engineering productivity, and decision‑making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related engineering or technical field.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, statistical methods, or engineering research projects.
• Knowledge of materials characterization, semiconductor processing, thin films, or related manufacturing technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor process development, deposition technologies, metallization processes, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience with programming, scripting, automation, data science, or Leveraging AI to support engineering analysis and workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with statistical software, data visualization tools, Python, JMP, MATLAB, R, or similar analytical platforms.
• Experience interpreting metrology and characterization data to evaluate material properties, process capability, or manufacturing performance.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.