Semiconductor Process Engineering Intern- 6+ months Internship

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking a motivated graduate student for a longer-term internship in Santa Rosa, CA. The role focuses on developing advanced semiconductor processes and the integration of compound semiconductor ICs.

You will gain hands-on experience in lithography, deposition, etch, plasma processing, and related wafer fabrication tasks. Ideal candidates are pursuing MS or PhD in relevant engineering fields and have experience with III-V processing, DOE, and SPC.

Qualifications

• Graduate student pursuing MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Experience with advanced semiconductor processes and devices; III-V processing preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience in lithography, deposition, etch, plasma processing, electroplating, wafer thinning, dicing, and sort.
• Experience with statistical process control and design of experiments is valued.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for cross-group interactions.
• Motivated to meet aggressive product development schedules and manufacturing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of architecture and heterogeneous integration of Keysight compound semiconductor ICs.
• Contribute to process development in dry etch, PECVD, wet etch, electroplating, lithography, metal deposition, and related fabrication steps.
• Gain knowledge of Keysight's industry, infrastructure, and products through assignment.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Lithography

Deposition

Etch

Plasma processing

Electroplating

Wafer handling

Design of experiments

Interpersonal skills

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or Physics

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

As an Intern, you will apply your knowledge and skill acquired from coursework and research to help develop the next generation of architecture and heterogeneous integration of Keysight compound semiconductor IC's. Process development efforts will focus in one or more areas related to dry etch, PECVD, automated wet etch, electroplating, lithography, metal deposition, as well as other fabrication and Die Fab processes.At the same time, you will gain and apply knowledge about Keysight's industry, infrastructure, and products in your assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop real world experience in a company that is a leader in the markets it serves.

This is a longer-term internship with a minimum 6-month commitment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate student pursuing M.S. orPhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or Physics
• Experience with advanced semiconductor processes and devices is required and specific skills in III-V semiconductor processing is preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience in semiconductor lithography, deposition, etch, plasma processing, electroplating, wafer thinning, dicing, and sort is highly desired.
• Experience with statistical process control and design of experiments is highly valued
• Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.
• Must be highly motivated to accomplish all the tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world class manufacturing expectations

Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.

Pay Range:

$30-35/hour

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