Internship - Semiconductor Fab Process Engineer

Lumentum Inc. Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Team Overview

This internship is a hands-on role working in a cleanroom environment where you’ll support the development, and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Optimization: Design and run experiments to develop or improve semiconductor and thin-film fabrication methods, focusing on yield, throughput, and consistency
• Tool Operation: Learn and safely operate semiconductor tools such as deposition systems, etch systems, lithography equipment, and metrology tools
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Analyze data and make process decision to achieve desired outcome. Summarize, present, and discuss findings with team.
• Cleanroom Work: Perform tasks in a controlled cleanroom environment, handling wafers and sensitive equipment
• Collaboration: Work with senior process engineers, process technicians and manufacturing operators, to ensure process compatibility and quality
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of processes, procedures, and test results

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate engineering, mechanical, materials or related technical programs.
• Foundational knowledge of concepts, tools, or methods relevant to the internship (semiconductor processing methods, thin-film disposition, dry etch, lithography, and metrology).
• Demonstrated ability to apply classroom learning through coursework, projects, laboratory work, research, or other relevant experience.
• Available for the full internship period.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior cleanroom experience and familiarity with wafer fabrication tools and metrology systems are highly valued.