Module Engineering PhD Intern (Materials Science)

Location: On-site in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor products and next-generation assembly packaging platform technologies.

What you will do

• Conduct fundamental research and experiments to characterize materials and identify potential failure modes.
• Analyze structure-property-performance relationships and assess material feasibility for product applications.
• Collaborate with materials suppliers to develop and source formulations meeting technology, quality, availability, and cost requirements.
• Build expertise in assembly processes, material interactions, and their impact on product performance.
• Partner with equipment and process engineering teams to implement material technologies on test vehicles and products.
• Design assembly processes and equipment using innovative concepts for next-generation packaging platforms.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time PhD student in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Chemistry, Metallurgy, or a related technical field.
• 6+ months or 1+ year of relevant experience in fundamental research and experimentation.
• Technical problem-solving abilities and strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply deep technical expertise.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
• Employment-based visa or immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time summer internship in Assembly Technology Development.
• On-site work model with Shift 1 scheduling.
• Compensation package includes pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation.
• Recruitment does not require candidate-paid fees or charges.