Internship - Semiconductor Fab Process Engineer - USA - NC- Greensboro, United States
Lumentum
USA - NC- Greensboro, United States
Internship
10 days ago
Process & Device Engineering
Originally posted 6 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This internship supports the development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment.
What you'll do
- Design and run experiments to develop or improve semiconductor and thin-film fabrication methods, focusing on yield, throughput, and consistency.
- Learn and safely operate semiconductor tools such as deposition systems, etch systems, lithography equipment, and metrology tools.
- Analyze data and make process decisions to achieve desired outcomes, then summarize, present, and discuss findings.
- Perform tasks in a controlled cleanroom environment, handling wafers and sensitive equipment.
- Collaborate with senior process engineers, process technicians, and manufacturing operators to ensure process compatibility and quality.
- Maintain detailed records of processes, procedures, and test results.
What you'll need
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate engineering, mechanical, materials or related technical programs.
- Foundational knowledge of concepts, tools, or methods relevant to semiconductor processing methods, thin-film disposition, dry etch, lithography, and metrology.
- Demonstrated ability to apply classroom learning through coursework, projects, laboratory work, research, or other relevant experience.
- Available for the full internship period.
Nice to have
- Prior cleanroom experience.
- Familiarity with wafer fabrication tools and metrology systems.
Market context
This role has been open 9 days — well below the 76-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1036
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Median days open
76 d
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Median salary
$138k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Lumentum | All employers we track in this specialty (1036 roles · 56 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 15 | 1036 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 118 | 9907 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 85 d | 76 d (+9 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $138k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 356 open roles · median 133 d
- GlobalFoundries · 75 open roles · median 115 d
- Applied Materials · 71 open roles · median 76 d
- Texas Instruments · 54 open roles · median 51 d
- STMicroelectronics · 49 open roles · median 50 d
- Entegris · 43 open roles · median 35 d
How we counted: 1036 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 56 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 16 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.
Lumentum
USA - NC- Greensboro, United States
On-site
Internship
10 days ago