Overview:
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
This internship is a minimum of 3 months but can be extended up to a year depending on the project and candidates availability.
Responsibilities:
As a Process Integration Intern within the Keysight Labs/High Frequency Technology Center, you will contribute to and support the development of next-generation heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies at Keysight. Working alongside experienced Process integration engineers, you will help evaluate, develop, and optimize fabrication processes used to manufacture advanced semiconductor devices and interposer technologies.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with the planning, execution, and documentation of engineering experiments to evaluate process, material, and equipment performance.
Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting process, defectivity, metrology, and electrical test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Investigating process integration challenges and supporting root cause analysis of yield, quality, and reliability issues.
Collaborating with process, equipment, yield, metrology, and product engineers to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluating the interaction of process steps across the manufacturing flow and assessing their impact on device performance, yield, and manufacturability
Supporting the characterization and qualification of new materials, process flows, and manufacturing technologies.
Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including experiment plans, procedures, reports, and presentations.
Presenting technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and project stakeholders.
Following established safety, quality, and cleanroom operating procedures while working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in a cutting-edge semiconductor R&D environment while contributing to technologies that enable Keysight's next generation of products.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Graduate student pursuing M.S. or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field.
Academic or research experience in semiconductor processing, materials characterization, microfabrication, device fabrication, advanced packaging, or related areas.
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, materials, and device fundamentals.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project objectives in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on laboratory or research experience with semiconductor fabrication processes such as lithography, deposition, etch, electroplating, CMP, metrology, defect inspection, or packaging technologies
Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), process characterization, or data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
Experience presenting technical results through reports, publications, conference presentations, or research reviews.
Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
(Masters) CA Pay Range- $43.27-$46.60
(PhD) CA Pay Range- $52.89-$56.96
Based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.
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