Module Engineering PhD Intern (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Annual salary range: $120,898–$120,902 USD

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops and sustains advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies and production methodologies.

What you will do

• Support the development, implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of semiconductor manufacturing processes within a process module.
• Troubleshoot, sustain, and qualify manufacturing equipment to improve process stability, yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop process control methodologies.
• Conduct experiments, analyze complex datasets, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Perform root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process and equipment issues.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project results to engineering stakeholders.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a PhD in engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related STEM field.
• At least 3 months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
• Hands-on experience through academic research, laboratory work, internships, coursework, or technical projects.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, process integration, or advanced manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in machine learning, Python, SQL, or other data analysis tools.
• Research or technical solution development experience in semiconductor manufacturing or process engineering.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment focused on semiconductor technology development.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation.
• Professional growth opportunities through hands-on industry experience.
• Shift 1 schedule in the United States.