PARI Intern Crane - Student Support

The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) and Purdue University are experiencing rapid growth in multiple areas of microelectronics research.  Through our partnerships with Navel Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), DARPA, imec, and other government and industry partners, we plan to be at the center of microelectronics research for the heartland.  PARI is thus seeking summer research interns in STEM fields relevant to microelectronics to support these efforts.  PARI is soliciting candidates from freshman to senior level to support research endeavors based in Crane, IN. Through a partnership between PARI and NSWC Crane, students will have the opportunity to work on joint projects focused on microelectronics for DoD applications. Interns will work collaboratively with NSWC Crane labs and PARI staff located at the adjacent Westgate facility. Some projects may also include collaboration with regional microelectronics industrial base facilities at Westgate. 

The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in our research and development efforts, contributing to the design, fabrication, characterization, and packaging of novel microelectronic devices and circuits. As a Research Engineer at PARI, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and develop state-of-the-art microelectronics technologies.  PARI is seeking research engineers that can lead or support research in multiple areas of advancing the state of the art in microelectronics.  These areas include research into increasing the operational temperatures of microelectronics, predicting the reliability and assurability of microelectronics, developing training courses and web based applications to enhance the microelectronics workforce, policy research into non-ITAR electronics for international partner collaboration, wafer transfer and assurance to enable multi-facility processing, and other areas as defined by upcoming research programs.   Candidates with recent and relevant experience in one or more of these areas will be most successful. 

Enrolled in undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related STEM fields relevant to microelectronics

Candidates who have completed at least one year of their program will be considered

Salary and responsibilities will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience

Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret or Top Secret security clearance to be considered for this position. Maintaining this clearance is a continuous condition of employment.

US Citizenship is a requirement to be fully considered for this position. 

Background in microelectronics device and circuit design, including familiarity with CAD tools and simulation software favored 

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams 

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical concepts effectively

• Experience in systems engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering favored
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication processes, including lithography, deposition, etching, and material characterization favored 
• Experience in testing and characterizing microelectronic devices using state-of-the-art equipment and measurement techniques favored 
• Paid internship position – housing stipend may be provided 
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position. Pre-employment checks are required for this position. 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) 
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply 
• This position represents multiple vacancies