Intern - Dry Etch Process Development

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Micron Technology Inc. is a Fortune 500 company & employs about 45,000 workers worldwide, with HQ in Boise, ID. Micron offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of memory solutions—starting with foundational DRAM, NAND, and NOR Flash memory, extending to SSDs, MCPs, HMCs, and other memory-based systems. As the only memory fab in the western hemisphere, Micron is in the industry for more than forty-five years and continues to stay as the only U.S.-based DRAM manufacturer. Micron is one of the most prolific patent applicants in the world with 50,000 patents granted and still growing. As an intern in the Dry Etch Process Development Team, you will gain hands-on experience in developing and optimizing etch processes for the next generation of Micron's memory parts. You will tackle challenging tactical and technical problems to meet the demands of our fast-paced and dynamic development environment!

This internship is designed to provide an immersive experience into semiconductor processing. You will be working under the mentorship of one of our senior engineers, in a highly collaborative atmosphere, to find innovative solutions to meet the detailed physical and electrical requirements for our products. 

Job Responsibilities may include:  

• Developing etch processes to meet the physical and electrical requirements of Micron’s products. 
• Collaborating with other process and equipment team members to drive process improvements. 
• Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current processes. 
• Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next-generation products. 
• Performing statistical data analysis on a technology development pilot manufacturing line. 

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Experience in experimental design and data analysis. 
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving. 
• Proficiency in statistics, preferably in statistical process control. 
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a focus on meeting commitments. 
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously. 
• Experience in programming or scripting is desirable. 
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing, solid-state device physics, and of dry etch processing or plasma physics is desirable. 

Education and Experience: 

• Currently pursuing a M.S./Ph.D. (or equivalent education) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical fields. 

Must be a current student, must not graduate before September 2026.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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