Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineering

Cleanroom Labs

UD is home to one of three cleanroom labs in Ohio and has a strong connection with industry professionals at the Air Force Research Laboratory. UD's Department of Electro-Optics and Photonics faculty members have strong expertise in the industry, while providing focused and individualized support of their students.

As a student in this program, you'll be able to learn directly in a cleanroom lab, which provides them direct and hands-on experiences creating and testing semiconductors. Outside of major flagship institutions such as Ohio State, the University of Michigan and Purdue, few universities possess both the laboratory capabilities and the depth of expertise in semiconductor manufacturing.

Hands-On Research and Training

The University of Dayton and IBM announced a new partnership to jointly research and develop next-generation semiconductor technologies and materials that will power the future of AI. As part of the agreement, IBM will provide state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment for a new on-campus nanofabrication facility, scheduled for completion in early 2027. Through this collaboration, you can receive valuable hands-on, lab-to-fab experience, working side-by-side with industry and academic experts.

UD is also currently one of only two sites in Ohio providing hands-on semiconductor training through the Intel-funded OASiS program.

Faculty, as well as the Engineering Co-op and Internship Office, can connect you with local and national industries hiring for semiconductor manufacturing co-ops and internships.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about semiconductor manufacturing engineering at UD.

About the Program

The semiconductor manufacturing engineering co-major focuses on the design, development and innovation of the processes used to produce the chips that power virtually all modern electronics. With the skills and knowledge gained in this program, you'll be prepared to continue your education in an electro-optics and photonics graduate program, or start working directly in industry.

Examples of courses offered in the co-major include:

• Electronic Devices
• Introduction to Semiconductor Engineering or Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Semiconductor Device Fabrication Lab
• Digital Integrated Circuit Design
• Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

Primary Major Options

• Electronic Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.C.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.E.E.)

Why a Co-Major?

Having a semiconductor manufacturing engineering specialization in addition to a primary engineering field provides depth and differentiation to your technical qualifications, providing a competitive advantage for post-graduate employment or graduate school.

Declaring the Co-Major

Students can apply to the semiconductor manufacturing engineering co-major on the admission application. Because co-majors must be paired with a primary major, students who apply to semiconductor manufacturing engineering will be placed in the Discover Engineering program as their primary major. Admitted students can change their primary major by contacting the Office of Recruitment and Admission, or enrolled students can meet with their advisor to declare either computer engineering, electrical engineering or electronic engineering technology as their primary major.

Additional Information

With appropriate academic planning, you can complete a co-major within the standard eight semesters — even with the additional credits it requires. You and your holistic academic advisor can work together to plan your degree path. You also can use our online Transfer Credit Evaluation tool to find out which college credits you've already earned (e.g., transfer credit, CCP, AP/IB/CLEP exams) might apply to your undergraduate degree.

Please contact Andrew Sarangan if you have additional questions about this co-major.

Additional Engineering Management, Systems and Technology Programs

• Electronic Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.T.)
• Mechatronics Systems Automation (Co-Major)
• Automotive Systems Design (Minor)
• Engineering Management (Minor)
• Human Factors (Minor)
• Industrial Automation and Applied Robotic Systems (Minor)
• Quality and Lean Six Sigma (Minor)
• Engineering Management (M.S.)
• Foundations of Engineering Management (Graduate Certificate)

Additional Electro-Optics and Photonics Programs

• Electro-Optics and Photonics (Minor)
• Semiconductor Manufacturing (Minor)
• Electro-Optics (M.S.)
• Electro-Optics (Ph.D.)

Additional Electrical and Computer Engineering Programs

• Computer Engineering (B.S.C.)
• Computer Engineering: Robotics (B.S.C.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.E.E.)
• Electrical Engineering: Robotics (B.E.E.)
• Computer Engineering (Minor)
• Electrical Engineering (Minor)
• Computer Engineering (M.S.C.P.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (M.S.)
• Electrical Engineering (D.E., Ph.D.)
• Aerospace Electronic Systems (Graduate Certificate)
• Radar Systems (Graduate Certificate)

Discover Programs

• Discover Engineering (Undecided)
• Discover Engineering Technology (Undecided)

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.