Process Development Engineer Intern - DLP

Job Title

Process Development Engineer Intern - DLP

Role Summary

Internship role supporting process development teams at a Texas Instruments fabrication site in Dallas. The position focuses on hands-on process characterization, developing test methods, and improving process integration for analog and embedded memory semiconductors.

The intern will run experiments, analyze data, and work with cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency, quality, and cost.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree; suitable for candidates with academic and some practical lab or equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Design and execute experiments (Design of Experiments) to characterize process variables.
• Develop and qualify materials and testing methods.
• Lead or contribute to small projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data using analytical techniques.
• Develop methodologies to improve characterization efficiency, reduce cost, and increase quality.
• Collaborate with Integration, Manufacturing, and Planning teams.
• Use basic programming to collect data and streamline analysis.
• Prepare and present results clearly to stakeholders.

Requirements

Core skills and attributes expected from candidates.

• Must-have: Basic programming experience for data collection and analysis.
• Must-have: Ability to analyze data and apply analytical techniques.
• Must-have: Hands-on aptitude to work with equipment and process integration tasks.
• Must-have: Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must-have: Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate across functions.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) methods.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in material qualification or development of testing methods.
• Nice-to-have: Demonstrated project leadership, time management, and initiative.

Education Requirements

Posting specifies candidates should be currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0. (Job info also lists "High School Graduate" but the minimum requirements explicitly require enrollment in a BS program.)

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.