R&D Engineer 1, Hardware Intern - US-CA-Santa Rosa-Bldg 2, United States
$32 - $34 USD yearly
Originally posted 12 October 2026 by the employer.
Support process development and manufacturing improvement activities within a thin film microfabrication environment.
About the role
This role is for a Thin Film Engineering Intern to support process development and manufacturing improvement activities within a thin film microfabrication environment. The intern will work with engineers, technicians, and operators to develop robust manufacturing processes and improve production capabilities.
What you'll do
- Learn basic proficiency in a Thin Film manufacturing workcenter, including deposition, lithography, electroplating, dry etching, or laser.
- Design, prototype, and improve substrate holding fixtures and manufacturing tooling.
- Utilize CAD software to develop mechanical designs and engineering drawings.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify tooling challenges and implement solutions.
- Support fabrication, testing, and validation of new fixture designs.
- Evaluate fixture performance and recommend continuous improvements.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Completed at least sophomore-level coursework.
- Experience with mechanical design principles and CAD software through coursework, projects, or extracurricular activities.
- Interest in manufacturing engineering, automation, microfabrication, or precision equipment.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027.
Skills: Thin Film Engineering, process development, microfabrication, deposition, lithography, electroplating, dry etching
This role has been open 2 days — well below the 76-day median for Process Engineering roles.
Process Engineering · Semiconductor Process
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Open roles in category
1038
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Median days open
76 d
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Median salary
$137k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Keysight Technologies | All employers we track in this specialty (1038 roles · 56 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 7 | 1038 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 125 | 9896 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 21 d | 76 d (−55 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $137k |
Skills observed across this category: Thin Film Engineering, process development, microfabrication, deposition, lithography, electroplating
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 355 open roles · median 139 d
- GlobalFoundries · 75 open roles · median 114 d
- Applied Materials · 72 open roles · median 75 d
- Texas Instruments · 53 open roles · median 50 d
- STMicroelectronics · 48 open roles · median 49 d
- Entegris · 46 open roles · median 34 d
How we counted: 1038 open Process Engineering (Semiconductor Process) roles from 56 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 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.