Microelectronic Engineering

Overview

The Microelectronic Engineering program of Rochester Institute of Technology provides a unique combination of physics, chemistry, and engineering in a state-of-the-art facility to prepare graduates for the real world. With internationally renowned professors with years of experience, courses are grounded in reality – practical skill and advanced theory, combine for comprehensive learning. Put your knowledge to work with a microelectronic engineering masters from RIT.

The objective of the MS degree in microelectronic engineering is to provide an opportunity for students to perform graduate-level research as they prepare for entry into either the semiconductor industry or a doctoral program. The degree requires strong preparation in the area of microelectronics and requires a thesis.

Program outcomes

• Understand the fundamental scientific principles governing solid-state devices and their incorporation into modern integrated circuits.

• Understand the relevance of a process or device, either proposed or existing, to current manufacturing practices.

• Develop in-depth knowledge in existing or emerging areas of the field of microelectronics such as device engineering, circuit design, lithography, materials and processes, yield, and manufacturing.

• Apply microelectronic processing techniques to the creation/investigation of new process/device structures.

• Communicate technical material effectively through oral presentations, written reports, and publications.

Typical Job Titles

• Process Engineer

• Development Engineer

• Equipment Engineer

• Process Integration Engineer

• Photolithography Engineer

• Device Engineer

• Research Engineer

• Principle Engineer

• Manufacturing Yield Engineer

• Field Applications Engineer