Intern- Equipment Engineering Technician (Wet Process)

Microchip Technology Inc.•Gresham, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician Intern (Wet Process) at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This is a paid internship, and Microchip will cover the cost of tuition, required books and most fees for interns currently enrolled in Microelectronics, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering Technology AAS Programs at Mt. Hood Community College, Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College or other designated institutions. Other relevant programs may be considered. Interns will learn semiconductor equipment maintenance, and assuming successful work performance, they will be eligible for a full-time position as an Equipment Technician II upon completion of the AAS program. Offers of full-time employment are also contingent on Fab 4 business need. Interns are required to work no fewer than 24 hours per week. Their work schedule will accommodate their class schedule for courses required to complete the AAS degree program. This is an exceptional opportunity to earn a valuable technical credential with minimal student loan debt, and to move directly into a professional position.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in Microelecronics, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, or other approved AAS programs.
Ability to work at two 12 hour shifts in fast paced cleanroom environment during the school year
Ability to apply theoretical/textbook concepts in practical, real-world applications.
Creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Competence in MS Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Strong organization, documentation, and writing skills.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work full time 12-hour Compressed Work Week (CWW) shifts during summer.
Familiarity with Unix and Linux.

Responsibilities

Read and navigate schematics, hand tools and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair of equipment.
Disassemble, adjust and repair equipment according to maintenance specifications and OEM manuals.
Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, to diagnose root causes, and to make reliability improvement recommendations.
Work safely with systems that contain radiation, electrical, mechanical, liquid and gas hazards.
Apply mechanical and equipment knowledge in a wide variety of electrical, pneumatic and robotic systems.
Present issues and solutions to the group.
Be a self-starter who can plan effectively, re-prioritize and ask for help when needed.