Summer Intern: Advanced Spectroscopy & Nanoscale Materials

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology invites applications for a summer intern in its Chemistry Lab to contribute to spectroscopy and nanoscale characterization of semiconductor thin films, surfaces, and interfaces. You will design experiments, analyze complex datasets, and gain experience in data analytics and semiconductor materials research within an industrial lab.

You will work with scientists and engineers, apply AI-enabled tools where relevant, and deliver a final report and presentation while maintaining

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (junior standing or above), Master's degree, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of spectroscopy, microscopy, materials characterization, or semiconductor materials.
• Hands-on experience with at least one analytical technique such as fluorescence spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, or a related characterization method.
• Experience using data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, Origin, or similar software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments using advanced spectroscopy and microscopy techniques to characterize semiconductor thin films, surfaces, interfaces, and related materials.
• Collect, process, analyze, and interpret spectroscopy data, including photoluminescence, fluorescence lifetime, Raman, and AFM‑IR datasets, and develop visualization workflows to communicate results.
• Correlate spectroscopic signatures with material properties, process conditions, surface states, and defect behavior while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and multi‑functional partners.
• Use AI‑Enabled tools, where appropriate, to support literature reviews, data analysis, coding, user documentation, and presentation preparation.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and safety standards while delivering a validated characterization workflow and communicating project results through a final technical report and presentation.

Skills

Spectroscopy basics

Python data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Chemistry/Materials Science/Physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Origin

Job description

Micron Technology invites applications for a summer intern in its Chemistry Lab to contribute to spectroscopy and nanoscale characterization of semiconductor thin films, surfaces, and interfaces. You will design experiments, analyze complex datasets, and gain experience in data analytics and semiconductor materials research within an industrial lab.

You will work with scientists and engineers, apply AI-enabled tools where relevant, and deliver a final report and presentation while maintaining