Graduate Intern - 2026 Summer

About the position

Responsibilities may be quite diverse of a technical nature.U.S. experience and education requirements will vary significantly depending on the unique needs of the job.Job assignments are usually for the summer or for short periods during breaks from school.Join Intel-and build a better tomorrow. Intel is undergoing an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. So, join us-and help us create the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come.Logic Technology Development - Computational Modeling Technology is looking for highly driven and disciplined student to join our team as TCAD Software Research Engineer/Scientist Graduate Intern. You'll be a part of our team Summer 2025 for a duration of 3 months.You will be working in a dynamic team which develops and applies software tools, scripts, and physical models to find the research path and guide the development of Intel process technologies.As a TCAD Software Research Engineer/Scientist intern your responsibilities are dependent on the subgroup and will include but not be limited to:Developing and applying modeling and/or machine learning methodologies for the analysis of yield improvements, thermal management of reliability and manufacturing process of microprocessors devices.In this internship you will collaborate directly with other members of the team to identify and define methodologies and provide recommendations that achieve yield benefits, optimized thermal management and thermo-mechanical reliability.This is an internship and compensation will be given accordingly based on candidate education level and internship duration.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and applying modeling and/or machine learning methodologies for the analysis of yield improvements, thermal management of reliability and manufacturing process of microprocessors devices.
  • Collaborate directly with other members of the team to identify and define methodologies and provide recommendations that achieve yield benefits, optimized thermal management and thermo-mechanical reliability.

Requirements

  • Must be a full-time student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other relevant related degrees with a software focus.
  • Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in college courses to date.
  • 1+ years experience programming in C/C++/Python or equivalent for development positions

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with using TCAD or atomistic simulation to study thermal transport, material chemical interactions or circuit performance and characteristics.
  • Experience with modeling and/or machine learning methodologies for the analysis of yield improvements, thermal management of reliability and manufacturing process of microprocessors devices.
  • Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Benefits

  • We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
  • Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
  • Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: \$92,800.00-168,600.00 USD
  • Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role.
  • Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.
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