Process Engineering Internship - Gate Stack

Internship Opportunity: Advanced gate stack Device Fabrication & Characterization

About the Internship

We are offering a hands-on internship opportunity for students or early-career researchers interested in microelectronics, semiconductor fabrication, and device characterization. This internship provides exposure to cutting-edge High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) technology innovations through practical fabrication and electrical measurement of capacitor structures on highly scaled gate stacks.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Gain experience in microelectronic device fabrication, including MOS capacitors (MOSCAPs) and metal-insulator-metal capacitors (MIMCAPs).
• Develop an understanding of HKMG technology advancements and their impact on device performance including multi-Vt technology and reliability assessment.
• Learn and apply various fabrication techniques, including deposition, lithography based patterning, and dry-etching.
• Conduct electrical characterization of fabricated devices to assess key performance metrics such as work function shifts and EOT.
• Investigate the impact of individual processing steps on the electrical properties of HKMG-based devices and understand the role of defects on HKMG work function tuning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the fabrication process of scaled MOSCAPs in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.
• Perform electrical measurements (e.g., CV, IV, BTI, TDDB) to evaluate device characteristics.
• Analyse the effect of each fabrication step on electrical readouts, including threshold voltage shifts, leakage currents, and capacitance variations.
• Document experimental results, maintain lab records, and contribute to technical discussions on process optimizations.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to interpret experimental data and refine fabrication methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Nanotechnology, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor physics and device processing techniques.
• Experience with device characterization tools (e.g., probe station, LCR meter, semiconductor parameter analyzer) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen interest in semiconductor fabrication and measurement techniques.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented research environment.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication and metrology.
• A deeper understanding of HKMG technology innovations and their role in advanced semiconductor devices.
• Exposure to industry-relevant research and problem-solving methodologies.
• An opportunity to contribute to ongoing research in advanced microelectronics and nano-device engineering.