Intern - Wet Etch Process Development Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking a Wet Process Intern to partner with engineers on innovative wet processing solutions supporting next‑generation semiconductor technologies.

You will gain hands-on experience in experiments, data analysis, and documentation while contributing to process capability and contamination control initiatives. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvements, employ AI-enabled analysis tools, and communicate findings through

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, with a graduation date after December 31, 2027.
• Prior academic experience in wet processing, chemistry research, or related laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing priorities and project timelines.
• Experience collaborating in both individual and team-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate wet process experiments to support future semiconductor technology nodes and process development initiatives.
• Assist with chemistry development, contamination reduction, and surface/interface characterization projects to improve process performance and capability.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and project updates.
• Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to improve process productivity, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Apply AI, AI-enabled analysis tools, and data-driven methodologies to improve research efficiency, process optimization, and data analysis workflows.

Skills

Wet processing

Data analysis

Reports & docs

Independent work

Team collaboration

AI familiarity

Education

MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering

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 Wet Process Group evaluates emerging hardware platforms, develops and optimizes process chemistries, and performs fundamental research to support next-generation semiconductor technologies. As a Wet Process Intern, you will partner with engineers to develop innovative wet processing solutions that meet future device requirements while improving existing manufacturing processes. You will contribute to projects focused on process capability, productivity, contamination control, and surface/interface characterization.

In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting research and development activities, analyzing experimental results, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to drive continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate wet process experiments to support future semiconductor technology nodes and process development initiatives.
• Assist with chemistry development, contamination reduction, and surface/interface characterization projects to improve process performance and capability.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and project updates.
• Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to improve process productivity, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI-Enabled analysis tools, and data-driven methodologies to improve research efficiency, process optimization, and data analysis workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, with a graduation date after December 31, 2027.
• Prior academic experience in wet processing, chemistry research, or related laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing priorities and project timelines.
• Experience collaborating in both individual and team-based environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background in one or more of the following areas: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, or materials science.
• Knowledge of integrated circuit processing, semiconductor devices, or semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with statistical data analysis, experimental design, or characterization techniques.
• Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI Assistant tools to improve workflow efficiency, data analysis, and user documentation.
• Familiarity with Agentic AI, Agentic Solutions, or AI-Enabled process and data analysis methodologies.

• 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.