Summer 2027 - Process Engineering Intern - DFBU Productivity - MS/PhD
Core
Improve productivity of Lam's Dielectric Films Deposition products in customer fabs by diagnosing issues limiting tool throughput and uptime.
Role type
Summer 2027 Process Engineering Intern (MS/PhD)
Builds
Data-backed proposals to shorten chamber recovery, ranked lists of high-risk parts for preventive replacement, automated fleet productivity dashboards.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Dielectric deposition / Process engineering
Required skills
Physical sciences (Thermodynamics, Physical chemistry), Clean-room operations, Root-cause analysis, Experimental design, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Data science or AI/ML background, Thin films/CVD/plasma processing experience, Thin film analytical methods (SEM/TEM/XPS/XRD/ellipsometry), Problem-solving methods (SPC/DOE/5-why/8D), Python/JMP/MATLAB
Technologies
Python, JMP, MATLAB, SEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, ellipsometry
Responsibilities
Run experiments on dielectric deposition tools in lab and clean-room environments, Apply model-based and machine learning approaches to predict and prevent productivity losses, Analyze tool and fleet data to identify improvement opportunities, Support root-cause investigations and preventive parts-replacement plans, Present findings and recommendations to engineering and leadership
Seniority
Intern (MS/PhD student)