Electrical Engineer Intern

TEL • Albany, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer Intern will assist the Engineering department with implementing and improving the design of state-of-the-art equipment used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on role involving equipment design, testing, and rework. The internship runs from May 17 through August 20, 2027, in Albany, New York, and is payrolled through a payroll process provider.

Each intern is assigned a project that delivers value to the business. Interns are expected to apply Lean principles and continuous-improvement thinking to their project work; Lean training and resources are provided. The internship is intended to provide meaningful, hands-on experiences that contribute to business objectives and support professional development.

Requirements

• Completed the second year of studies toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to work safely in a production or laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals and large, fast-moving machinery.
• Some knowledge of the semiconductor industry.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet analysis, and data graphing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of systems to monitor and control TEL equipment.
• Assist with design and development of power distribution within TEL equipment.
• Create and improve test procedures, and run tests and experiments.
• Assist in defining tool configurations and interfacing hardware and software.
• Become familiar with semiconductor tools.
• Learn key aspects of product compliance with industry specifications, including NFPA 79, SEMI standards, and European Machinery and EMC directives.
• Attend cross-functional team meetings to review project status, coordinate resources, and discuss weekly assignments.
• Learn aspects of engineering project management.
• Complete required safety training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern