Intern- Equipment Engineering

Summary: Microchip Technology Inc. is a global organization that designs technology powering the world. They are seeking an Equipment Engineering Intern to provide project support in a semiconductor manufacturing facility, focusing on equipment optimization, engineering experiments, and data analysis. Responsibilities: - Daily activities would be working with an equipment engineer or technician to make progress on projects important to meet our production and quality goals - Sourcing and evaluating mechanical components in terms of functionality, repair possibilities, refurbishment, or modifications to improve performance or component life - Gathering data and analyzing component lifetime. Understanding failure mechanisms and determining predictors to prevent unplanned downtime - Assisting with Supply Chain management - Developing procedures or specifications to improve equipment reliability - Work with minimal oversight by an engineer, able to get oriented quickly with a project to make meaningful progress independently Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a four-year engineering program such as mechanical, electrical, or other similarly oriented program - Business maturity, creativity, and the ability to influence and deliver high quality results that support the business objectives - Exceptional analytical skills, excellent judgment, a high-quality orientation, and strong communication skills - Experience with prior hardware projects in engineering courses highly recommended - Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and processing areas at submicron dimensions, specifically ion implantation is desirable - Ability to learn and develop expertise in new software applications specific to Microchip manufacturing, automation, and control systems - Must be able to work in a clean room environment - Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35% Required Skills: Equipment engineering, Mechanical component evaluation, Data analysis, Failure mode detection, Supply Chain management, Procedure, specification development, Semiconductor fabrication, Ion implantation, Manufacturing automation software, Control systems, Clean room environment, Business maturity, Analytical skills, Judgment, High-quality orientation