Process Integration Development Engineer PhD Intern 2027 — US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Job Details: Job Description: Work on Intel 14A and explore the engineering challenges behind leading-edge Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistor technology. Join Intel’s Technology Development Foundry Engineering team and contribute to advanced semiconductor process development at the intersection of process integration, device performance, yield, and product execution.   As an intern, you will own a focused technical project with practical engineering impact, supported by experienced technical mentors. You will have the opportunity to apply your PhD research expertise to process, metrology, yield, and electrical data and develop insights that can guide engineering decisions.   What You Will Work On Depending on your research background, interests, and project needs, your work may include: • Analyze inline process, metrology, electrical, and yield data to identify variation, correlations, and opportunities for engineering investigation. • Apply statistical analysis, modeling, or data science methods to understand relationships among process conditions, physical measurements, device performance, and yield. • Investigate process integration and device-related hypotheses in collaboration with engineers across technical disciplines. • Develop automated analysis, standard reports, and visualizations to enable faster assessment of silicon performance and comparison across experiments. • Translate analysis into actionable engineering insights and recommendations. • Deliver a reusable analysis workflow, reporting tool, or model and present your technical findings to the team. What You Will Gain • Hands-on experience supporting Intel 14A technology development. • Exposure to how process integration, device performance, yield, and foundry product requirements interact in leading-edge semiconductor development. • Experience solving engineering problems using real silicon data. • Technical mentorship and collaboration with engineers across multiple specialties. • Ownership of a well-defined project with practical engineering value. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Must be actively pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific/engineering field. Preferred Qualifications • 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. • Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate findings clearly. Location & Immigration Information As you consider the opportunity to join Intel, relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility, current location, and the specifics of the role. Intel sponsors individuals for employment-based visas for positions where we experience a shortage of U.S. workers. These skills shortage roles are typically STEM positions requiring a Master's or PhD degree, or a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of post-degree related job experience. For information on Intel's immigration sponsorship guidelines, please see: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/hiring.html Additional Information This application is for internship starts in Spring (preferred) and Summer 2027. You must be available to start work during this time frame.            Job Type: Student / Intern Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .     Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $120,898.00-120,902.00 USD     The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.     Work Model for this Role This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.