Process Integration & Yield 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 advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies and solutions focused on quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.

What you will do

• Analyze yield, defect, and process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Support process integration across multiple semiconductor fabrication operations.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate process performance and optimize manufacturing outcomes.
• Investigate defects and process challenges using microscopy and materials characterization techniques.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, present findings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• At least 3 months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, data interpretation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication, process integration, or yield engineering.
• Proficiency with JMP, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, machine learning, semiconductor device physics, and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Experience with microscopy, materials characterization, cleanrooms, laboratories, or advanced manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a high-volume semiconductor production environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation semiconductor technologies and data-driven manufacturing improvements.
• Benefits include health, retirement, vacation, competitive pay, and stock bonuses.
• Shift 1 schedule in the United States.