University Intern - Equipment Engineering; Etch

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Our Interns are our talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast‑paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you will experience one‑on‑one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Defect Reduction in Etch Chambers

Engineering & Root Cause Objectives

These objectives address the physical sources of contamination and process variation.

• Particle Source Reduction:
  Reduce 'adders' (particles added during a specific step) in the Etch chamber by 40% through a revised Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule and hardware shielding upgrades.

Intern Job Scope:
Defect Reduction & Yield Engineering. As an intern in this department, your role is to support the Yield/Defect engineers in data collection and preliminary analysis. You will bridge the gap between the cleanroom floor and the data dashboard.

• Trend Monitoring:
  Perform daily monitoring of defect trends using SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts to identify any "out‑of‑control" signals and using Atlas for particle map analysis.
• Pareto Analysis:
  Create and update "Defect Paretos" to rank the most frequent defect types, helping the team focus on the "vital few" issues.
• Yield Correlation:
  Use software (like JMP or Klarity) to correlate defect locations on a wafer map with electrical failures found during wafer‑sort testing.

• Advanced Technical Skills
  :
  Gained specialized knowledge in plasma‑surface interactions and the mechanics of reactive ion etching (RIE).
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
  :
  Learned to utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to validate hypotheses rather than relying on trial‑and‑error.
• Hardware Familiarity
  :
  Developed a practical understanding of vacuum systems, gas delivery, and the maintenance requirements of sensitive fabrication equipment.
• Professional Confidence
  :
  Successfully navigated a high‑stakes environment where process changes can have significant financial implications, building the resilience needed for a career in engineering.

• Cost Savings
  :
  Significant reduction in scrap material costs and a decrease in the frequency of unscheduled chamber maintenance.
• Increased Throughput
  :
  By stabilizing the process and reducing defects, the tool uptime increased, allowing for more wafers/units processed per week.
• Process Stability
  :
  The new protocols provided a more robust window for the etch process, making it less sensitive to minor environmental fluctuations.
• Knowledge Asset
  :
  The documentation and analysis provided by the intern serve as a permanent technical reference for the engineering team to prevent future excursions.

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Material Engineering.

Specialization in Manufacturing/Semiconductor related fields and Project Management skills.

* This application is for students undertaking a 20-24 week credit‑bearing internship from June 2026 onwards.

* Please indicate your internship period clearly in your CV/Resume/Cover Letter.

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