Periodic Labs
AI and physical sciences
NanofabricationIntern
“Nanofabrication Intern at Periodic Labs. Skills: Nanofabrication, Lithography, Deposition, Etch processes. Execute hands-on nanofabrication processes. Support lithography processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Generate high-quality experimental data; Feed data into AI training pipeline; Connect fabrication results with model predictions
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot process issues; Identify failure modes
Work taking place at Periodic’s lab and external cleanroom facilities in the Bay Area., Follow rigorous laboratory safety and facility protocols, Ability to work independently in shared research facilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in electrical engineering, materials science, applied physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field., Hands-on experience in a university cleanroom, nanofabrication facility, semiconductor lab, photonics lab, MEMS lab, or related research environment., Practical exposure to lithography, deposition, and etch processes., Experience working with silicon-based microelectronic, photonic, MEMS, optical, or semiconductor devices., Comfort spending real time at tools, following cleanroom protocols, logging process details, and learning new equipment quickly., documentation habits and attention to detail., Ability to work independently in shared research facilities while escalating issues appropriately and learning from senior team members.
Nice to Have
Experience with full or partial device fabrication flows involving lithography, deposition, etch, and characterization., Hands-on experience with specific tools or techniques such as mask aligners, spin coaters, sputtering, evaporation, ALD, PECVD, RIE, ICP-RIE, profilometry, ellipsometry, SEM, or 4-point probe., Experience fabricating silicon photonics, MEMS, optoelectronic devices, sensors, thin-film devices, or other micro/nanoscale structures., Experience working in shared cleanroom environments, including completing facility-specific safety training, navigating tool reservation systems, and operating within shared-use norms., Exposure to functional materials in thin-film or device form, including oxides, nitrides, metals, semiconductors, superconductors, magnetics, ferroelectrics, or multilayer stacks., Interest in working at the intersection of experimental science, nanofabrication, and AI-driven discovery.
What You'll Do.
Execute hands-on nanofabrication processes
Support lithography processes
Operate thin-film deposition processes
Maintain detailed experimental records
Perform basic characterization
Troubleshoot process issues
Collaborate with teams
Follow laboratory safety protocols
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with materials science, AI, and automation teams; Work with senior scientists and engineers
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