Intern
Micron Technology
About the Role
Micron Technology is a global leader in innovative memory and storage solutions. The 3D DRAM Metals team develops next-generation DRAM technologies, collaborating across advanced materials science, process engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing. This internship offers hands-on exposure to semiconductor process development and manufacturing, with interns working on impactful projects contributing to future product development. The internship concludes with a presentation of project findings to engineering leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize semiconductor processes to meet product requirements for physical and electrical performance.
- Partner with multi-functional process and equipment engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements.
- Perform root-cause analysis, failure-mode analysis, and experimental investigations to address process challenges and improve manufacturing outcomes.
- Analyze statistical data from pilot-scale technology development manufacturing lines and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
- Apply Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted tools, where appropriate, to enhance data analysis, process optimization, and engineering productivity.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program, or equivalent advanced degree program, in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Must not graduate before September 2027.
- Demonstrated experience with experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of technical results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience applying root-cause analysis or model-based approaches to complex technical challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently while delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of statistics, including experience with statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
- Programming or scripting experience using languages such as Python, MATLAB, R, or similar technical computing tools.
- General understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, with deeper knowledge in at least one process area.
- Experience Applying AI or Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve research, engineering analysis, process development, or project performance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical findings to diverse audiences.