Lithography Summer Internship (PhD)

Location: Normandale, United States; onsite work at the Normandale campus spanning Edina and Bloomington.

Salary: $35.00–$45.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures storage devices and next-generation magnetic recording heads.

What you will do

• Develop technical understanding of leading-edge lithography processes, including photoresist processing, optical exposure, and lithography-related metrology.
• Use industry-standard lithography simulation tools to develop and optimize physical models.
• Design and execute experiments supporting lithography process development.
• Assist engineers with process-failure investigations and new process development through in-depth data analysis.
• Document and communicate findings to the team and management.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation magnetic recording heads while working with experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Master's or PhD program in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics, with enrollment in Fall 2027 classes required.
• Experience with physical modeling and simulation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Relevant coursework and knowledge in one or more semiconductor processes: lithography, etch, plating, film deposition, or metrology.
• Experience with MATLAB, JMP, and S-Litho or Prolith software packages.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite café, fitness center, wellness programs, meditation rooms, indoor walking path, cultural events, and community volunteer opportunities.
• Eligible interns may receive medical, dental, and vision benefits and participate in the employee stock purchase plan.
• Interns receive 12 paid holidays and at least 48 hours of paid sick leave.
• Benefits are based on a 24- to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may vary by work location and tenure.
• No travel is required.