Process Integration and Yield Engineering PhD Intern, 2027 (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. The position is not available in Colorado. Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility. May 2027 start for a 3–6 month duration.

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

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops and optimizes semiconductor manufacturing processes supporting hirify.global products and advanced technology.

What you will do

• Analyze defect data, identify trends, and recommend process adjustments.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate and optimize process integration flows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot process issues and improve metrology strategies.
• Support risk assessments and yield improvement initiatives.
• Apply data analysis techniques to improve process performance and production efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a PhD in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related scientific field focused on semiconductors.
• At least 6 months of experience with semiconductor materials, fabrication, device physics, or related work.
• Understanding of semiconductor devices such as transistors and diodes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse engineering environment.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Nice to have

• Experience with JMP, Python, Excel, MATLAB, Octave, JSL, Perl, TCL, SQL, C, or C++.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments, database structures, research methods, machine learning, and analytics tools.
• Experience with advanced transistor structures, device physics, and presenting technical data to technical and non-technical audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation.
• Collaboration with leading semiconductor engineering experts.

Hiring process

• The specific work location and modality will be communicated at the time of offer.
• Employment-based visa or immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.