Intern - Wet Etch Process Development Engineer

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Wet Process Intern to collaborate with engineers on innovative wet processing solutions for future semiconductor devices. You will gain hands-on experience in experimental work, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork within the Wet Process Group.

The role emphasizes applying AI-based analysis, communicating results through technical reports, and supporting process capability and contamination control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field.
• Academic experience in wet processing, chemistry research or related laboratory environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently with good time management and project ownership.
• Experience collaborating in both individual and team settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate wet process experiments for future semiconductor nodes.
• Assist with chemistry development, contamination reduction, and surface/interface characterization.
• Analyze data and communicate findings via technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to improve productivity and manufacturability.
• Apply AI-enabled analysis tools to improve research efficiency and data workflows.

Skills

Wet processing experience

Chemistry research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science

Tools

AI 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.

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.

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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