Process Integration Development Engineer PhD Intern 2027 (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States; available to start in Spring or Summer 2027.

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

Company

hirify.global develops advanced semiconductor technologies, including leading-edge process technology and foundry products.

What you will do

• Own a focused technical project supporting hirify.global 14A Gate-All-Around transistor technology development.
• Analyze inline process, metrology, electrical, and yield data to identify variation, correlations, and engineering investigation opportunities.
• Apply statistical analysis, modeling, or data science methods to connect process conditions, physical measurements, device performance, and yield.
• Investigate process integration and device-related hypotheses with engineers across technical disciplines.
• Develop automated analysis, standard reports, visualizations, reusable workflows, reporting tools, or models.
• Translate analysis into engineering recommendations and present technical findings to the team.

Requirements

• Must be actively pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific or engineering field.
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate findings clearly.

Nice to have

• PhD research involving advanced semiconductor devices, semiconductor fabrication, or characterization.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication, cleanroom processing, or device/material characterization.
• Strong data analytics, statistical analysis, modeling, or automation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Technical mentorship from experienced engineers and collaboration across multiple specialties.
• Hands-on experience with real silicon data and leading-edge semiconductor development.
• Competitive compensation with stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation.
• Relocation assistance may be available depending on eligibility, current location, and role specifics.
• hirify.global may sponsor employment-based visas for qualifying shortage roles, typically STEM positions requiring a Master's or PhD, or a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of related post-degree experience.

Hiring process

• The application is for internship starts in Spring, preferably, or Summer 2027; availability to start during this period is required.
• No recruitment, medical examination, or other fees may be charged during the hiring process.