III-V Processing Intern

About the role

The III-V semiconductor group at NLR is seeking an intern to contribute to the development of large area semiconductor processing and characterization as part of DOE’s METALLIC initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and characterizing III-V semiconductor materials and devices, including solar cells.
• Implement cleanroom processing of electronic devices including, lithography, metal deposition, and chemical etching.
• Use characterization techniques such as X-ray, microscopy, current-voltage, and optical probing to determine material and device quality.
• Gain significant experience in device processing and characterization while supporting the III-V team's research goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
• Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.
• Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months.
• Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
• Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.
• Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months.
• Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Qualifications

• Cleanroom processing experience including lithography and chemical etching.
• Experience in characterizing semiconductor materials and devices using, for example, x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, luminescence techniques, current voltage measurements, or device-specific characterization.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match.
• Sick leave (where required by law).

Pay

$44,500 - $71,200 annually

Schedule

Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.