Summer Intern: Spectroscopy & Nanoscale Materials Explorer

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, invites a highly motivated summer intern to contribute to spectroscopy and nanoscale characterization projects in semiconductor materials research. You will work alongside scientists and engineers in Corporate Labs, developing and applying spectroscopy-based methods.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or higher in chemistry, materials science, physics, or related fields, with hands-on experience in spectroscopy or microscopy and proficiency in Python or

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant 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.

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 cross‑functional partners.
• Use AI‑Enabled tools, where appropriate, to support literature reviews, data analysis, coding, technical documentation, and presentation preparation.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and safety standards while delivering a validated characterization workflow and presenting project results through a final technical report and presentation.

Skills

Spectroscopy

Microscopy

Data analysis

Python

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Origin

MATLAB

Job description

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho, invites a highly motivated summer intern to contribute to spectroscopy and nanoscale characterization projects in semiconductor materials research. You will work alongside scientists and engineers in Corporate Labs, developing and applying spectroscopy-based methods.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or higher in chemistry, materials science, physics, or related fields, with hands-on experience in spectroscopy or microscopy and proficiency in Python or