Process Sustaining Engineering Intern

About the role

Analog Devices, a global semiconductor company, is seeking an entry-level Process Sustaining Engineering Intern. The intern works alongside experienced engineers to support manufacturing operations, process optimization, yield improvement and quality initiatives in a high-volume semiconductor fabrication environment. The role covers several functional areas of the fabrication process, which may include PVD, CVD, diffusion, epitaxy, implant, photolithography, wet etch and dry etch.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of process improvements to improve yield, quality, cost and cycle time.
• Troubleshoot process shifts and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles to find improvement opportunities.
• Help optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cost, increase output and improve consistency across equipment and tools.
• Support the qualification of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze cycle time, equipment performance and operational efficiency metrics.
• Take part in root cause investigations and quality improvement initiatives for process and yield issues.
• Work with Manufacturing Operations and Equipment Engineering teams to improve factory performance.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, extracurricular, internship or project activities.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or upgrading laboratory or processing equipment through coursework, projects, research or internships.
• Willingness to learn new systems, technologies and manufacturing processes, and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Strong computer, analytical and quantitative skills, including statistics.
• Familiarity with Visual Basic, Python, Java or other programming languages is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments independently and collaboratively.

The expected wage range for a new hire is $22 to $41, depending on location, experience, education and other factors. The position requires no travel. Applicants may need to undergo an export licensing review unless they are US citizens, permanent residents or protected individuals.