Process Integration and Yield Engineering PhD Intern (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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

Annual salary: $120,898–$120,902 USD

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops and optimizes semiconductor manufacturing processes for high-volume production.

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 refine metrology strategies.
• Support yield improvement initiatives through risk assessments and data-driven recommendations.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques to improve process performance and production efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for semiconductor manufacturing.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Proficiency in microscopy techniques.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and circuit design.
• Basic scripting skills in Python or a comparable programming language.
• Ability to work on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States.

Nice to have

• Second- or third-year Ph.D. studies with coursework in semiconductor physics, electronics, or solid-state physics.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing, microscopy, or engineering analysis tools.
• Knowledge of JMP, Python, MATLAB, or similar data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with image analysis software and visual computing systems.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time student internship in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Health, retirement, and vacation benefits.
• Competitive compensation and stock bonuses.
• Shift 1 schedule in the United States.