Manufacturing and Process Development Intern (US Intern 2026)

Summary: Intel is a leading technology company focused on semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. The Manufacturing and Process Development Intern will support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, collaborate with engineering teams, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: - Supports the development and implementation of manufacturing process for a specific module in semiconductor manufacturing, including sustaining and improving manufacturing equipment - Including recipe development and optimization, data management, and image post-processing for defect detection and classification - Supports equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and qualification activities - Collaborates with engineering teams to optimize process control methodologies and ensure production targets are met - As an intern, learns and applies knowledge, builds skills, and explores future career opportunities through hands-on experience and projects that support Intel business goals in a collaborative environment Required Qualifications: - Must be a full-time student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Data Science or a related field - 6+ months of Python and SQL development - Example: computer vision experience with either OpenCV or machine learning Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ months of experience in one or more of the following: - Data science and statistics tools (Python is highly preferred). Data management and visualization experience - Machine vision techniques, OpenCV experience and CNN Image Classification - Statistical principles, process control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) - 12+ months of experience with computer vision experience with either OpenCV or machine learning - Semiconductor Inspection (wafer, package, etc.) - Troubleshoot complex ultra-high precision equipment across a variety of disciplines including optical, laser, motion or electrical systems - Fundamental scientific and engineering principles to develop novel design solutions for high volume manufacturing processes - Semiconductor devices and packing technology - Dimensional management for package features and planes - Optics fundamentals as applied to imaging techniques (light sources, resolutions, algorithm applications), light-matter interaction Required Skills: Python, SQL, Computer Vision, OpenCV, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Data Management, Data Visualization, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Semiconductor Inspection, Equipment Troubleshooting, Optics Fundamentals, Dimensional Management, Semiconductor Devices, Packaging Technology Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: Competitive pay, Stock bonuses, Benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation