Module Engineering PhD Intern (Wet Etch)

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

Annual salary: $120,898–$120,902 USD

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops, optimizes, and sustains advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment for hirify.global's technology platforms.

What you will do

• Support the development, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of wet-etch semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and qualify manufacturing equipment to improve process stability, reliability, and performance.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on process control, yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and present technical findings, recommendations, and project outcomes to engineering stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, materials processing, device fabrication, or related technologies through research, coursework, laboratory work, or industry experience.
• Experience applying scientific and engineering methods to solve technical problems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States.

Nice to have

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• At least three months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
• Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, modeling, simulation, automation, or visualization using Python, MATLAB, SQL, JMP, R, or equivalent tools.
• Experience using AI and large language models in research, engineering, or productivity workflows.
• Research, coursework, projects, publications, or internship experience related to semiconductor technology, advanced manufacturing, process development, materials science, device physics, or data analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical leaders.
• Projects influencing real-world production and technology development.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation.
• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.