# Semiconductor Manufacturing Internship at the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA)

Provider: [The Pennsylvania State University](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/the-pennsylvania-state-university)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 91 - 120 days
- Locations: State College, PA
- Website: https://www.psu.edu
- Contact: Nalini Krishnankutty, skillbridge@psu.edu
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/the-pennsylvania-state-university-semiconductor-manufacturing-mkp7ai

## Summary

STRIVE is a 14-week SkillBridge internship hosted at Penn State’s Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA). It trains veterans in semiconductor crystal growth, wafer processing, and quality control, offering hands-on experience aligned with the CHIPS Act and national security needs.

## Job description

Interns will operate semiconductor manufacturing equipment, conduct materials analysis using advanced tools (XRD, SEM, Raman), and participate in workforce development projects related to the semiconductor supply chain.

## Locations

- State College, PA, 16802

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