Process Engineer Summer 2027 Intern

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. TEL Silicon Valley Thin Films development team offers a Summer 2027 Internship in San Jose, CA. You will work on meaningful projects applying Lean thinking and data-driven methods to improve process performance and yield.

The role targets students in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering with experience in DOE, CAD, and plasma/fluids simulations. CAD tools and machine learning techniques are highly valued in this R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate level (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred; rising Junior or Senior considered for Bachelor’s level in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Knowledge of DOE, statistical methods, CAD, and computational plasma/fluids tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct process DOEs for process optimization.
• Analysis and data assimilation of tool signal data and metrology results.
• Supervised work on plasma diagnostics and integration of diagnostic signals with tool and metrology data.
• Construct ROMs of chamber hardware and validate with tool signal data.
• Simulate EM fields and plasmas using commercial codes.
• Supervised work in TEL lab including sample preparation and data collection.

Skills

DOE knowledge

Statistical methods

CAD

Plasma/fluids simulation

Coding and ML/AI

Lean thinking

Education

MS or PhD preferred

Bachelor’s in Physics/Materials/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Eng

Tools

CAD tools

Commercial simulation codes

Job description

Job Description Summer 2027 Internship Duration: Monday, May 17th- August 20th, 2027 Location: San Jose Office (CA)

What You Can Expect: Meaningful Project Work: Every Intern is assigned a project that delivers value to the business. Lean Thinking: Interns are expected to apply Lean principles and continuous improvement thinking throughout their project work; Lean training and resources will be provided. Our Goal is to provide interns with meaningful, hands-on experiences that contribute to business objectives while supporting their professional development

TEL Silicon Valley (San Jose Site) Thin Films development team seeks a process engineering intern. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in one of the following fields: Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering. Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical methods, computer aided design (CAD), and computational plasma/fluids simulation tools are highly desired. Skills in coding and applying machine learning/AI techniques to accelerate learning and productivity are also strongly desired. Passion for technology; and strong collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills will benefit the candidate in this research and development-oriented laboratory environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and conduct process DOEs for process optimization
• Analysis and data assimilation of tool signal data and metrology results.
• Supervised work on plasma diagnostics and integration of diagnostic signals with tool and metrology data.
• Construct reduced order models (ROMs) of chamber hardware and validate with tool signal data.
• Simulate EM fields and plasmas using commercial codes.
• Supervised work in TEL lab including sample preparation and data collection

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure)

Graduate level (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred, strong candidates who are rising Junior or Senior level; Bachelor’s level students in the named fields will be considered: Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.

• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical methods, computer aided design (CAD), and computational plasma/fluids simulation tools
• Prior experience working on thin films and/or in a cleanroom environment is a plus

TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff… and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Subsidiary TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. We make innovation possible. At TEL, we’re committed to advancing future technologies and success starts with a community of talented individuals. Our global workforce of over 20,000 employees is embracing the challenge of a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Your growth fuels our progress. Our 360-degree learning approach ensures there’s something for every style from interactive classes and on the job training to formal programs led by certified technical experts and organizational development professionals. You’ll continue building your skills and nurturing your curiosity. To support your journey, TEL offers educational reimbursement to help you reach your learning goals.