Process Integration & Yield Engineering PhD Intern
IntelProcess Integration & Yield Engineering PhD Intern
IntelLocation
Hillsboro, OR
Type
Internship
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$120,898 - $120,902 per year
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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