Photolithography Process Engineer Intern – Hands-On

MACOM; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from engineers

Intern webinar series

Poster session

Networking events

Job summary

MACOM in Durham, NC invites a Photolithography and Metrology Process Engineering Intern for a 12-week program. You will work with experienced engineers on a defined project, gain hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, and receive structured mentoring and feedback.

Candidates are enrolled in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science, with foundational knowledge of fabrication and cleanroom protocols, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or materials science.
• Strong foundational knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and cleanroom protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work on a defined project with mentoring from experienced engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience in photolithography and metrology processes.
• Communicate findings and contribute to team discussions and reviews.
• Attend webinars, poster sessions, and networking events.

Skills

Semiconductor fabrication

Cleanroom protocols

Process control concepts

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

Education

Electrical Engineering or Materials Science degree

Tools

SPC tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)

Job description

MACOM in Durham, NC invites a Photolithography and Metrology Process Engineering Intern for a 12-week program. You will work with experienced engineers on a defined project, gain hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, and receive structured mentoring and feedback.

Candidates are enrolled in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science, with foundational knowledge of fabrication and cleanroom protocols, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.