Intern - SSD Equipment

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Location:
MSB (Micron Semiconductor Asia Operations)
Department:
Solid State Drive Manufacturing (SSD Manufacturing)
Project Title:
SMT Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process Optimization
Description:
This internship provides an opportunity for a student to work on a structured engineering project focused on improving the performance of the SMT Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) process within a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
The intern will undertake a defined project to analyze AOI triggering behavior, with the goal of identifying key contributors to false triggers and false rejects. Through guided mentorship, the intern will apply data-driven methodologies to evaluate inspection effectiveness and propose improvement concepts that strengthen inline quality control.
The project is designed to provide hands-on learning in manufacturing process optimization, defect analysis, and engineering problem-solving within a high-volume production setting.
Scope:

• Analyze AOI datasets (e.g., trigger rates, defect classification, review outcomes) to identify patterns and trends
• Identify high-impact contributors (e.g., package types, component families) driving AOI triggers and false calls
• Conduct structured root cause analysis on false trigger and misclassification scenarios
• Validate findings through data comparison, observation, and engineering analysis
• Develop improvement opportunities for AOI performance and inspection robustness
• Conceptualize methods to sustain improvements (e.g., standardization approaches or monitoring concepts)

Deliverables:

• Baseline analysis report summarizing AOI triggering behavior and false reject trends, including quantified impact areas
• Structured problem analysis documenting observations, root causes, and validation approach
• Identified improvement opportunities with supporting data analysis
• Proposed sustainment concept (e.g., framework for monitoring, checklist, or process standardization approach)
• Final project presentation summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations

Learning Objectives:
Through this internship, the intern will:

• Gain understanding of SMT manufacturing processes and AOI inspection principles
• Develop skills in data analysis and interpretation within a manufacturing context
• Learn defect classification and root cause analysis methodologies
• Apply structured problem-solving approaches to real-world engineering challenges
• Understand process optimization concepts and quality control strategies in semiconductor manufacturing

Skills Required:

• Basic knowledge in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Interest in data analysis and process improvement
• Ability to organize and interpret engineering data

Course of Interest:
Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics or relevant disciplines)
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities - from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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