About the role#
Tokyo Electron America is looking for a Research Scientist Intern to join the Advanced Technology Group in Austin. You will support the development of sensing technologies for semiconductor applications. This role involves evaluating hardware, building proof-of-concept systems, and conducting optical characterization. You will work alongside researchers and engineers to test and integrate new measurement setups.
What you'll do#
- Review literature and assess technologies for optical sensing and measurement.
- Recommend hardware, detectors, electronics, and software tools for development.
- Design, assemble, and test laboratory measurement systems.
- Troubleshoot hardware and evaluate system performance.
- Create data acquisition and analysis workflows using Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
- Analyze data and present your findings in technical reports.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an M.S. or Ph.D. program for Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and experimental research.
- Familiarity with photoluminescence spectroscopy or optical sensing techniques.
- Knowledge of signal processing and low signal-to-noise ratio measurements.
- Experience with modulated optical measurements, synchronous detection, or lock-in amplification.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17th to August 20th).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Tokyo Electron US
Tokyo Electron US operates within the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company focuses on the engineering, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of wafer-processing and semiconductor production equipment. It also produces equipment for flat panel displays and thin-film silicon photovoltaics. Based in Austin, Texas, the organization employs over 10,000 people.
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