Overview
Oregon is one of the world’s leading hubs of semiconductor design and manufacturing processes that are
foundational to modern digital technology. The semiconductor industry depends on a strong workforce in
research, engineering, and manufacturing with workers that range from skilled technicians to research
Ph.Ds. Even so, with a recent large-scale national investment in the semiconductor industry, an Oregon
Semiconductor Task Force report recommends that the State increase access to career pathways and
"work with industry and universities to identify and address opportunities to improve and expand the
supply of semiconductor-related engineering and technology talent" and "strengthen student engagement
in STEM education across the continuum, in particular among students historically underrepresented in
STEM fields."
The federal government has recently appropriated a significant amount of funding for semiconductor
companies to expand their device fabrication capacity. All these fabrication facilities will require trained
personnel to run them. The training of these workers will start at university level. To meet this demand,
the PSU Physics and Chemistry Departments are collaborating with regional industry in workforce training
in semiconductor technologies which include courses and experiential learning. A new Applied MS
program in semiconductor technologies is currently in the planning stages for beginning during the 2023-
24 academic year. In the meantime, paid internships as part of our current MS program will be available
during summer 2023 to provide hands-on experience in a fab environment.
Participating industry internship partners: Intel, Lam Research, Jireh
Dates of program: June-September, 2023
Program Eligibility
Eligible intern applicants meet one of the following academic status requirements
(1) Currently enrolled PSU Physics or Chemistry MS or PhD student
(2) Currently enrolled PSU Physics or Chemistry undergraduate senior (status June 2023)
Expected Preparation
The following undergraduate upper division and/or graduate coursework in Physics and chemistry. (courses should be completed by June 2023)
Two of the following three courses:
(1) Microelectronic Device Fabrication I (Ph 455/555)
(2) Microelectronic Device Fabrication II (Ph 456/556) – offered Winter 2023
(3) Microelectronic Device Fabrication III (PH457/557) – offered Spring 2023
AND one of the following two courses:
(1) Physical Chemistry Lab (CH 454/545)
(2) Technology of Photoresists (CH 410/510)- offered Winter 2023
How to apply
Apply for summer semiconductor internship program using this form
You will need to provide statements of interest and expertise and upload a copy of your transcript
(unofficial) and a resume
Application deadline
January 31, 2023
Questions
Contact Dr. Raj Solanki (solanki@pdx.edu)
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