PhD Intern — Module Engineering for Semiconductors

Intel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Foundry has an opening for a Module Engineering PhD Intern to help develop, optimize, and implement advanced manufacturing processes in semiconductor production. You will troubleshoot, sustain, and qualify equipment while supporting process improvements that enhance yield and reliability.

You will work with experienced engineers to apply cutting-edge research in a high-volume manufacturing environment, gaining hands-on industry experience and contributing to technology that powers the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, EE, ME, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 3+ months hands-on research, lab work, internships, or industry experience.
• Fundamental understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and process engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for semiconductor production modules.
• Troubleshoot, sustain, and qualify manufacturing equipment to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process control methodologies.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify improvements and drive manufacturing excellence.
• Execute projects focused on equipment performance, process optimization, and yield enhancement.
• Apply engineering and research methods to solve manufacturing challenges and develop solutions.
• Contribute to safety, quality, productivity, and operational effectiveness initiatives.

Skills

PhD student

Analytical

Data analysis

Problem solving

Technical communication

Education

PhD in Engineering / STEM

Job description

Intel Foundry has an opening for a Module Engineering PhD Intern to help develop, optimize, and implement advanced manufacturing processes in semiconductor production. You will troubleshoot, sustain, and qualify equipment while supporting process improvements that enhance yield and reliability.

You will work with experienced engineers to apply cutting-edge research in a high-volume manufacturing environment, gaining hands-on industry experience and contributing to technology that powers the