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Process Integration & Yield Engineering PhD Intern

Intel

Location

Hillsboro, OR

Type

Internship

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$120,898 - $120,902 per year

PhD Internship
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As a Process Integration and Yield Engineering PhD Intern, you will work on optimizing advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collaborate with engineers and researchers to analyze process performance and investigate defects that impact yield. This internship provides hands-on experience in a high-volume production environment, contributing to the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies. You will apply your technical expertise in semiconductor processing, materials characterization, and data analytics to real-world challenges.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Strong academic performance with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
  • 3+ months of educational, research, laboratory, internship, or industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience with semiconductor fabrication, process integration, or yield engineering is preferred.
  • Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as JMP, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze yield, defect, and process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support process integration activities across multiple semiconductor fabrication operations.
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate process performance and optimize manufacturing outcomes.
  • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Utilize microscopy and characterization techniques to investigate defects and process-related challenges.
  • Apply statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to enhance process capability and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Contribute to yield improvement initiatives through risk assessments, problem-solving, and innovative engineering solutions.
  • Develop technical reports and present findings to engineering stakeholders.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on advancing manufacturing quality, productivity, and reliability.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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