Intern, Process Engineering

About the internship

ASM’s internship program offers a hands-on opportunity to experience the fast-paced and innovative semiconductor industry. As an R&D Process Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world development projects and gain exposure to ASM’s core technologies.

This program is designed to help develop the next generation of engineering talent by providing practical learning, technical mentorship, and insight into professional engineering roles within a global semiconductor equipment company.

What to expect

This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship based in Dongtan, Korea.
The internship is expected to start in September 2026 and run through December 2026 (approximately 16 weeks).

This program is intended for students who are currently enrolled in a full-time academic program. Candidates who have already graduated and are not returning to school should apply for ASM’s Early Career opportunities instead.

What you will be working on

As part of ASM’s R&D Process Engineering team, you will support the research, development, and optimization of advanced semiconductor processes and equipment, including:

• Semiconductor process development for oxidation, annealing, curing, ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, and PECVD technologies
• Process development activities supporting logic, memory, analog, power, and MEMS applications
• Hands-on learning with advanced process tools, analytical equipment, and characterization techniques used in R&D environments

About your role

• Learn the fundamentals of ALD and PEALD technologies, contributing to thin film optimization aligned with customer requirements
• Support improvement of PEALD metal oxide and nitride film properties, gaining exposure to reactor design, process concepts, and characterization methods
• Assist in optimizing PEALD process parameters and correlating electrical characterization results with physical film properties
• Understand and help develop wafer uniformity control parameters for film thickness and composition
• Analyze experimental data and document correlations between on-wafer results and equipment or hardware parameters

What you will bring

• Strong self-motivation and a structured, problem-solving mindset
• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering
• Basic knowledge of materials characterization techniques
• Interest in semiconductor device fabrication and process development
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, R&D-focused environment

What sets you apart

• Prior exposure to semiconductor device fabrication
• Experience or coursework related to plasma reactors or plasma-based processes
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for hands-on experimentation and data-driven analysis

Why join ASM as an intern

• Hands-on industry experience through meaningful R&D projects
• Opportunity to learn directly from world-class engineers and technologists
• Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies shaping industries such as AI, 5G, automotive, and advanced computing
• Collaboration with a global, diverse engineering community
• A chance to build technical skills, professional networks, and a strong foundation for a future career in semiconductors