{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4b3d47ccf25a8b5944354be9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4b3d47ccf25a8b5944354be9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4b3d47ccf25a8b5944354be9","title":"Process Engineering Intern - Fall","description":"About Atomic SemiAtomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better.We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.About The RoleWe're hiring Process Engineering Interns for the fall term. The internship begins in September, with a preferred commitment of 4 to 8 months. We’re rebuilding the chip fabrication process from the ground-up, so you’ll be exposed to some really interesting and impactful work. This is a hands-on process engineering role—you’ll be responsible for experiment design and execution of new semiconductor and thin-film fabrication methods. We're looking for someone with both a strong understanding of traditional semiconductor processing methods and an open-mindedness to new techniques.This is a high-ownership role with lots of autonomy in a fast-moving startup environment. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to novel R&D processes and influence tool design. Candidates should have hands-on cleanroom experience and a track record of developing nanofabrication recipes from scratch, ideally across multiple process steps.ResponsibilitiesDesign and run experiments alongside senior process engineersRead academic papers and technical literature to inform experimental design; whiteboard ideas and iterate quicklyLearn and operate a range of semiconductor tools, including deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology systemsDevelop, transfer, and optimize process recipes across platforms with a focus on consistency, yield, and throughputAnalyze process data, troubleshoot recipe or equipment issues, and clearly document findings and results for the teamRequired ExperiencePursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineeringAbility to learn quickly and troubleshoot technical problemsHands-on experience with wafer fabrication tools (etch, deposition, patterning) and metrology tools (AFM, SEM, thin film measurement, etc.)Recipe development and optimization for some subset of thin film deposition, dry etch, or lithography. Strong foundation in theoretical semiconductor knowledge (devices, fabrication, etc.)Nice-to-haveFamiliarity with data processing in PythonMechanical or maintenance experience with fab toolsWorking at Atomic SemiWe’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. Atomic Semi is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Process Interns are paid an hourly rate equivalent to an annualized range of $90,000-126,000, depending on experience and education level. This range assumes a 40-hour workweek and includes up to 10 hours of pre-approved weekly overtime, paid at 1.5x the base hourly rate. Actual earnings will vary depending on internship length and hours worked.Internship Benefits:Housing Stipend to help with first month expensesLunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and SpindriftsWeekly Learning & Development opportunitiesCommuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the officePaid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick TimeVisa SponsorshipMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance401(k) retirement planLife and Disability InsuranceWe are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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