Thin Films Module Engineer Intern — Semiconductors

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 121,000 - 122,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

On-site facilities

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks a PhD Intern to help develop and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes for a module. You will support equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, qualification, and collaboration with engineering teams to optimize control methods.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in semiconductor engineering, data analysis, and automation, working closely with MDCE and HV manufacturing groups to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in a relevant STEM field (e.g., Physics, Chemical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with data-driven approach.
• Experience writing software code for applications in engineering or research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment and follow procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of thin film manufacturing processes for a module.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in equipment qualification processes ensuring quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize process control and targets.
• Build relationships with technology development, high-volume manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze data trends, identify process improvements, and drive automation enhancements (AI where applicable).
• Contribute to sustaining and improving manufacturing tools and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team working

Cleanroom readiness

Data analysis

Coding ability

Education

PhD student in STEM

Tools

Python

Excel

JMP

AI tools

Job description

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks a PhD Intern to help develop and sustain semiconductor manufacturing processes for a module. You will support equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, qualification, and collaboration with engineering teams to optimize control methods.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in semiconductor engineering, data analysis, and automation, working closely with MDCE and HV manufacturing groups to meet production goals.