Process Integration and Yield Engineering PhD Intern Grade 029 (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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

Annual salary: $120,898.00–$120,902.00 USD

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops and manufactures semiconductor technologies for advanced products, with a focus on process optimization, quality improvement, and scalable high-volume production.

What you will do

• Develop and refine module processes and integration flows for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Analyze defect data, conduct experiments, and support risk assessments for yield improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot process-flow issues and optimize metrology strategies.
• Apply advanced data analysis methods to improve process performance and production efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement focused on manufacturing quality and scalability in high-volume production environments.
• Participate in hands-on projects related to hirify.global's manufacturing and business goals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methods.

Nice to have

• Expertise in database structures, research methods, machine learning, analytics packages such as JMP, MATLAB, or Octave, scripting languages such as Python, JSL, Perl, or TCL, programming languages such as SQL or C/C++, or application design and planning tools such as Figma or Visio.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication, process integration, or yield engineering.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, or machine learning techniques.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Experience with transistor device structures and device physics.
• Experience with semiconductor materials, fabrication, and device physics.
• Experience with semiconductor devices such as transistors and diodes.
• Experience with microscopy or materials characterization techniques.
• Experience in cleanroom, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, data interpretation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to partner with stakeholders to streamline business processes and build scalable solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work model in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation.
• Hands-on learning and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.