Summer Intern: Advanced Spectroscopy & Nanoscale Materials

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 19,837,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated summer intern to contribute to spectroscopy and nanoscale characterization projects in our Chemistry Lab.

You will work on semiconductor thin films, surfaces, and interfaces, applying spectroscopy-based methods and analyzing complex datasets in an industrial lab setting. You will gain experience in experimental design, data analytics, and use AI-enabled tools to support literature reviews, data processing, and presentation of results, while

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (junior standing or above), Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or 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 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

Microscopy

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Origin

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical/ Optical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Origin

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated summer intern to contribute to spectroscopy and nanoscale characterization projects in our Chemistry Lab.

You will work on semiconductor thin films, surfaces, and interfaces, applying spectroscopy-based methods and analyzing complex datasets in an industrial lab setting. You will gain experience in experimental design, data analytics, and use AI-enabled tools to support literature reviews, data processing, and presentation of results, while