Intern - Metrology Process Development Engineer

Job Title

Intern - Metrology Process Development Engineer

Role Summary

This internship is in the Metrology Technology Development group. The intern will run experiments, develop metrology methods, and analyze measurement data to support semiconductor process development and technology transfers.

Work includes collaboration with Metrology and process engineers across sites and may involve Optical Thin Films, Scatterometry/OCD, X-Ray, Overlay/Registration, Profiling/Topography, FIB, or CDSEM projects.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for current students. Candidates should be enrolled in graduate study (see Education Requirements) and have limited industry experience; suitable for co-op (six months) or summer (three months) internships.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for assigned projects.

• Complete two to three metrology development projects, document results, and present findings to the Metrology team.
• Plan, design, and execute experiments in a semiconductor cleanroom.
• Analyze top-down and cross-sectional metrology data using tools such as Excel and JMP.
• Develop and validate new metrology techniques to meet device roadmap requirements.
• Collaborate with process development and integration teams to optimize measurements across device flows and layer stacks.
• Evaluate new metrology tools for accuracy, precision, and cost of ownership for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
• Use approved AI/ML and analytics tools in accordance with company policies to support research and analysis.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed where applicable.

• Deep understanding of optical metrology, overlay/registration, profiling/topography, X‑ray, electrical metrology, or related measurement techniques.
• Experience applying data science, analytics, or ML techniques to large metrology datasets.
• Process and equipment familiarity or coursework in instrumentation, calibration procedures, and semiconductor processing; knowledge of diffusion, CVD, etch, and lithography.
• Experience or coursework related to semiconductor device process flows (e.g., NAND, DRAM).
• Strong data analysis skills, attention to detail, and ability to summarize technical results clearly.
• Preferred: proficiency with JMP and MS Office; programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C, or C++.
• Preferred: experience using AI/ML tools for data analysis, modeling, or workflow automation; ability to critically evaluate AI outputs.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate in teams, and lead small project-level efforts.

Education Requirements

Working toward an M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a semiconductor-related field. Candidates must be current students and not graduate before September 2027. (No alternative degree-equivalent language specified.)

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.