PhD Intern: Process Integration & Yield Engineering

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks a PhD Intern for Process Integration and Yield Engineering to develop and optimize manufacturing processes in high-volume production. You will analyze defect data, run experiments, and help drive yield improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data analysis, metrology optimization, and continuous improvement, with hands-on opportunities to contribute to Intel's semiconductor leadership.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry.
• Proficiency in microscopy techniques.
• Background in circuit design and semiconductor device physics.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python or comparable programming languages.
• Understanding of scan methodologies and automatic test pattern generation.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and optimization of module processes and integration flows for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Analyze defect data, conduct experiments, and assist in risk assessments to support yield improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot process flow issues and optimize metrology strategies.
• Apply data analysis techniques to improve process performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on enhancing production quality and output.
• Engage in innovative projects to develop expertise and support Intel's business goals.

Skills

Microscopy techniques

Circuit design

Semiconductor device physics

Python scripting

Scan methodologies

Automatic test pattern generation

Education

PhD candidate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry

Tools

Images analysis software

Large visual computing models

Job description

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks a PhD Intern for Process Integration and Yield Engineering to develop and optimize manufacturing processes in high-volume production. You will analyze defect data, run experiments, and help drive yield improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data analysis, metrology optimization, and continuous improvement, with hands-on opportunities to contribute to Intel's semiconductor leadership.