Memory Quality & Reliability PhD Intern

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara is offering an internship in Memory Quality and Reliability within the Technology Development group. You will work with engineers to evaluate memory technologies, perform silicon data analytics, and help drive technology readiness for future Intel Foundry nodes.

You will gain hands-on experience in memory characterization, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision making across operating conditions, with opportunities to contribute to certification reviews

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor devices or microelectronics.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python.
• Experience analyzing technical data from academic projects, research activities, or internships.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze silicon characterization data from SRAM, Register File (RF), and Fuse memory test structures to identify performance trends, variability, and potential risks.
• Support memory characterization activities across voltage, temperature, and process conditions.
• Perform data analysis, visualization, and reporting using Python, JMP, or similar analytical tools.
• Develop and enhance statistical models for Vmin/Vmax prediction and technology readiness assessments.
• Support Silicon-to-Simulation (Sil2Sim) correlation studies and memory characterization methodologies.
• Generate technical reports and contribute to technology certification reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Device Engineering, Process Integration, Product Development Engineering, and Yield Engineering.
• Assist with risk assessment activities and technology certification milestones.
• Present data-driven findings and recommendations to engineering teams and project stakeholders.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Academic research

GPA 3.0+

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Pandas

NumPy

JMP

Job description

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara is offering an internship in Memory Quality and Reliability within the Technology Development group. You will work with engineers to evaluate memory technologies, perform silicon data analytics, and help drive technology readiness for future Intel Foundry nodes.

You will gain hands-on experience in memory characterization, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision making across operating conditions, with opportunities to contribute to certification reviews