Process Development Engineering Intern

Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense.

About the Internship Program

Qorvo’s Internship Program is designed for college students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program. The program offers:

• Challenging, skill-building assignments
• Mentoring and coaching from industry experts
• Lunch & Learns and other learning opportunities
• Collaborative team-based work environment
• Networking and social events
• Final presentation to business leaders

This is a full-time, temporary intern position lasting approximately 9 months, located in Bend, OR.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Extract and analyze data using tools like Databricks, Spotfire, or Excel.
• Experimentation (DOEs): Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to evaluate and improve process capabilities.
• Recipe Optimization: Troubleshoot fabrication processes and optimize equipment recipes for physical vapor deposition (PVD).
• Statistical Process Control: Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to track manufacturing limits and reduce variations.
• Metrology Tools: Collect and log process data utilizing various metrology tools.
• Documentation: Create and update manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner directly with technicians, operators, and senior engineers to carry out experiments and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Technical Presentation: Compile project results and present to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Chemistry.
• Basic understanding of any common semiconductor processing technologies (such as Thin Film Deposition, Product Metrology, Photolithography, Dry/Wet Etch, Electroplating, RF Electrical Test, or Semiconductor Packaging).
• Self-starter with good communication skills.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• 9 months availability to work onsite.

Skills

• Positive attitude.
• Open communicator.
• Shows initiative and is a go-getter.
• Ability to work independently.
• Not afraid to ask questions to gain understanding.
• Solid written communication/documentation, presentations, report out, note taking.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Effective interaction and participation within a small team environment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

Pay

Competitive hourly pay: $31/hr - $42/hr (subject to change dependent on physical location).