Process Engineer Intern

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 4,436,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, LLC invites applications for a Process Engineer Intern in Bloomington, MN. This temporary, 12-13 week assignment reports to the Lead Engineer within the Manufacturing Engineering group and focuses on one core semiconductor processing area (FEOL, Photolithography, BEOL).

The role aims to develop first principles understanding of materials, processes, and measurement techniques to improve process stability, tool availability, and factory line yield.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated independent achievement and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Study interactions between process conditions and chamber conditions.
• Drive a specific project within a functional area and present results.
• Engage with teammates to monitor daily manufacturing activities and improve efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Physics/Materials/Engineering degree

Job description

Process Engineer Intern

Location: Bloomington, MN| [On-Site] Employment Type: Temporary - 12-13 weeks

About the Role

The Process Engineer Intern will report to the Lead Engineer in the Manufacturing Engineering group and will focus on one of the core semiconductor processing areas in the fab (FEOL, Photolithography, or BEOL). The goal is to generate a first principles understanding of materials, processes, and measurement techniques, and then use that understanding to solve problems that will improve process stability, tool availability, and factory line yield.

Key Responsibilities

• Study the interactions between process conditions, chamber conditions, and other variables
• Drive a specific project within one of the functional areas culminating in a high visibility presentation
• Engage with other team members to monitor daily manufacturing activities and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications Required:

• Undergraduate or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, or Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated independent achievement and teamwork capabilities

Preferred:

• Introductory course or lab work in semiconductor devices or manufacturing

About Us

At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S. based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.

What We Offer

Salary: $25.50 - $32.20 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation

• Includes 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology. At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.