Fall 2026 PhD Intern - Hardware Development Engineering

About the role

We are inviting applications for an internship on the Hardware Development Engineering Team. The intern will learn how to disposition non-critical layers and assign ownership to their daily routine disposition. They will also troubleshoot issues related to their layers, work with production to ensure smooth processes for their layers, assist with photo process development for new layers/future products, and support current Manufacturing Engineers with their projects.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply non-critical layer disposition and ownership routines
• Collaborate with production to maintain smooth processes for non-critical layers
• Develop and manage photo processes for new layers and future products
• Support mask management and assist current Manufacturing Engineers with their projects

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed PhD in Engineering or Core Science (e.g., EE, ME, Physics)

Skills

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
• Quickly Ascertain Situations and Determine What is Needed
• Strong Communication and Presentation Abilities

Additional Information

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available HERE.