Intern - Process Development Engineer, 3D DRAM CMP

About the role

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. The CMP Process team works on developing and enhancing semiconductor manufacturing processes that support next-generation memory products. As an intern, you will gain broad exposure to semiconductor processing while developing expertise in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) process technology. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers on a dedicated technical project focused on process development, optimization, and characterization. The internship culminates with a presentation of your technical contributions and project results to engineering collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate CMP processes that meet product requirements for physical and electrical performance in advanced DRAM technologies.
• Partner with multi-functional process and equipment engineering teams to identify, implement, and validate process improvements.
• Apply root-cause analysis and failure-mode methodologies to identify process limitations and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct fundamental research and experimental studies to support next-generation semiconductor process development.
• Analyze statistical process and manufacturing data and apply Artificial Intelligence, AI Assisted tools, or AI-Enabled methodologies to improve process understanding, data analysis, and project efficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Must be enrolled as a student and continue academic studies beyond September 2027.
• Demonstrated experience with experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of technical results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Ability to manage project work independently and communicate technical findings effectively through presentations and written reports.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with semiconductor processing, materials characterization, process development, or manufacturing research.
• Knowledge of advanced statistics, statistical process control (SPC), process optimization, or design of experiments (DOE).
• Experience applying root-cause analysis, failure analysis, or model-based problem-solving methodologies.
• Programming or scripting experience using tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, R, or similar analytical platforms.
• Experience applying AI, using AI, or leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve research workflows, process analysis, data interpretation, automation, or engineering productivity.

Benefits

Micron offers 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. Additional benefits include:

• Income protection programs if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• 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.