About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:10.5pt 0.0in;line-height:125%"><span style="">The Purdue Applied Research Institute, LLC (PARI) Microelectronics Lab is seeking a Microelectronics Research Intern to support research and applied engineering efforts in advanced semiconductor packaging, with a specific emphasis on 2.5D silicon (Si) interposer technologies.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:125%"><span style="">This position is based on the Purdue University campus and provides the intern an opportunity to support a PARI project focused on supporting the development of a domestic silicon interposer fabrication capability. PARI’s role is to test and characterize prototype and production silicon interposers and apply the lessons learned to develop a Design-For-Test guidebook for design and manufacturability of interposer technologies. The intern will collaborate with PARI subject matter experts (SMEs) to support interposer</span>‑<span style="">focused activities ranging from design evaluation to failure analysis.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%"><span style="">Time Commitment -</span><span style=""> 5 hours per week</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Support programmatic activities related to advanced packaging technologies, specifically 2.5D silicon interposers</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Participate in interposer design reviews, including evaluation of technical requirements, layouts, and integration considerations</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Collaborate closely with PARI SMEs to understand system</span>‑<span style="">level drivers, constraints, and application needs</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Assisting in the development of Design For Test best practices</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Hands-on test and characterization of silicon interposers</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Contribute to documentation of technical findings, design observations, meeting outcomes, test data collection and analysis, and supporting materials</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Participate in technical discussions with faculty, researchers, and industry and government partners as appropriate to project needs</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Occasional lab work and meetings at the PARI MIcroelectronics Lab in Bloomington, IN.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at Purdue University in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related STEM discipline relevant to microelectronics</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Must be a student member of SCALE</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Completion of at least one year of academic coursework by the start of the internship</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">US Citizenship is a requirement to be fully considered for this position</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, including lithography, deposition, etching, and material characterization</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Background or coursework in heterogeneous integration or advanced semiconductor packaging</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Familiarity with semiconductor device structures, routing, or packaging design concepts</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">Paid internship position</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">PARI is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">PARI will not sponsor employment authorization for this position</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">A background check will be required for employment in this position. Pre-employment checks are required for this position</span><span style=""> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:125%"><span style="">FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) </span><span style=""> </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>FLSA Status</b></H2> </div><div>Non-Exempt</div></div></div>