R&D Internship - Corrosion Protection

Your competencies acquired at the end of the internship

This internship aims to provide you with practical skills and knowledge in testing and experimental procedures in the semiconductor industry, preparing you for a future technical career. As a research & development intern in our dynamic environment, you will get the opportunity to work on real-life industrial challenges. By the end of the internship, you will have acquired the following competencies:

Qualifications

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• Support the development of protective measures to enhance material and sensor durability under extreme conditions.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of corrosion protection strategies.
• Conduct failure analysis and material testing to identify failure mechanisms.
• Design experiments for testing the durability of VAT's products in plasma etching systems.
• Technical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in a cross-disciplinary project, where you will expand your knowledge in physics, chemistry, materials science, and both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Analytical Skills : Ability to plan, execute, and evaluate experiments, and to analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Communication Skills: Experience in presenting technical information and progress reports, as well as participating in technical discussions.
• Problem-Solving Skills : Practical experience in diagnosing and solving real-world problems in the semiconductor industry.
• Collaboration Skills: Work within a dynamic team, including engineers, materials scientists, and designers, to address complex challenges.
• Industry Experience: Insight into the practical aspects of product design, testing, and refinement within a commercial product development cycle.
• Current master's student or recently completed master's degree in materials science, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work independently, and passionate about learning.
• Experience with or knowledge of material characterization and semiconductor fabrication.
• (optional) Understanding of dry etching processes and thin-film deposition processes.
• (optional) Practical experience working in a laboratory or clean environment.