2026 Summer Intern - Manufacturing

TSMC • Camas, WA

3d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Data Science & AI Intern to drive operational efficiency and optimize production flow within our state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced data science and AI techniques to real-world manufacturing challenges.  

Key project areas include:  

AI/Advanced Analytics for Production Line Insights: Automating and enhancing daily production line analysis. This involves developing data extraction/integration scripts, conducting comprehensive exploratory data analysis, and creating interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Excel VBA) to visualize critical KPIs and trends. Opportunities may also arise to explore predictive modeling for performance forecasting and issue identification.
Dispatch Logic Optimization: Designing or modifying dispatching algorithms for semiconductor equipment to maximize utilization, meet production targets (e.g., Move Goal, On-Time Delivery), and improve overall performance. Tasks include analyzing existing rules, identifying optimization opportunities, and developing/modifying algorithms (e.g., SQL/Report RTD) incorporating advanced scheduling concepts. Proposed logic will undergo rigorous simulation and validation.

The overarching goal of this role is to foster data-driven decision-making and significantly enhance semiconductor production processes through innovative AI and analytical solutions.  

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and have successfully completed the sophomore year (or equivalent) of an accredited bachelor’s degree program in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a long-term basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored immigration status. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B, OPT, O-1, TN Visas, or any other employment-based immigration sponsorship.
• Ability to commit to full-time employment (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) on-site at our Camas, WA location for the entire duration of the internship program.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and a collaborative team-oriented spirit.
• Proactive and self-motivated learner with a strong desire for active engagement and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities in a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), computer proficiency, presentation skills, and active listening abilities are essential for contributing effectively to team projects and TSMC Washington’s culture.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and design principles.
• Prior experience or coursework demonstrating proactive collaboration and teamwork in project-based settings.
• Experience in presenting and discussing work and ideas within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Automating and enhancing daily production line analysis
• Developing data extraction/integration scripts
• Conducting comprehensive exploratory data analysis
• Creating interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Excel VBA) to visualize critical KPIs and trends
• Exploring predictive modeling for performance forecasting and issue identification
• Designing or modifying dispatching algorithms for semiconductor equipment to maximize utilization
• Meeting production targets (e.g., Move Goal, On-Time Delivery)
• Improving overall performance
• Analyzing existing rules
• Identifying optimization opportunities
• Developing/modifying algorithms (e.g., SQL/Report RTD) incorporating advanced scheduling concepts
• Logic simulation and validation

Benefits

• Employees and their families are offered access to comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, our wellbeing program, as well as basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Additionally, employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan with an employer match and participate in the employee stock purchase program.
• Employees receive 10 recognized holidays per year and accrued paid sick leave (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours.
• Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café where meals cost as low as $6 a day!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees