Equipment Engineering Intern

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

About The Position

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world. Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world! Position Summary: Our Internship program offers students an opportunity to receive training in a hi-tech environment. Throughout your internship, you will gain on-the-job experience while working alongside experienced professionals who provide you with both guidance and autonomy as you work on challenging projects. Our internship programs run typically May - August each year.

Requirements

Degree Program: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
US Citizenship Required

Responsibilities

Support the efforts of Equipment Engineers to prepare for and execute new semiconductor manufacturing equipment installations.
Participate in ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Learn and document the M-Series process flow and packaging fundamentals
Develop a scalable 3D CAD model with reusable subassemblies and parametric features
Create configurations optimized for animated visualization and 3D printing
Validate model usability through animation-ready exports and 3D-printable files
Organize and document CAD files for long-term reuse and maintenance
Audit RMF view windows and update labeling to clearly include column and row identifiers
Add directional flow arrows to improve chem/gas delivery identifiers
Modify lids by drilling and tapping a peg hole to enforce correct orientation and prevent improper installation
Increase the size and visibility of pillar labels located on fab walls
Verify changes with engineering and incorporate feedback where appropriate
Define functional requirements for a 300mm wafer inspection station
Design a secure wafer holding mechanism that minimizes handling risk and prevents wafer movement
Select and integrate appropriate bright light sources for uniform illumination without wafer damage
Ensure compatibility with fab and cleanroom standards (materials, ESD, ergonomics)
Build and validate with feedback from engineers
Collaborate with an engineer to develop and modify PLC logic for automated chemical dispensing
Assist with PLC I/O interfacing, sensor integration, and actuator control
Design and document CDA and chemical fluid plumbing layouts following fab safety standards
Generate and maintain clear schematics (electrical, pneumatic, and fluid)
Support testing, debugging, and validation of automated dispense sequences (if time allows)