Intern, Facilities Engineering

FormFactor Inc.•Farmers Branch, TX

About The Position

FormFactor is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience maintaining, improving, and optimizing building systems and infrastructure in the semiconductor industry. The internship covers facility operations, engineering projects, preventive maintenance programs, utility systems, energy management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will apply academic knowledge while building practical skills through work with Facilities Engineers and cross-functional teams. This is a 12-week internship involving cutting-edge projects and collaboration with industry experts. Regular hours are day shift.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
Interest in the semiconductor industry.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Graduation expected December 2026 or May 2027.
Minimum of 2–4 years of related experience (listed as required).

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
Effective time management and project delivery skills.
Initiative and drive for results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist Facilities Engineers with the operation and maintenance of electrical distribution, HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, plumbing and water treatment, emergency backup power, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Participate in facility improvement and capital projects.
Assist with engineering studies, data collection, and project documentation.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Help track project schedules, budgets, and contractor activities.
Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Review equipment maintenance records and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures and operational issues.
Participate in reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collect and analyze operational data from facility systems.
Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Monitor utility consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities.
Assist with trend analysis for equipment performance and reliability.
Support facility safety programs and environmental compliance initiatives.
Participate in safety inspections and audits.
Ensure engineering activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
Assist with development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Update engineering drawings, equipment records, and technical documentation.
Assist with maintaining preventive maintenance procedures and asset databases.
Support document control processes for facility systems and projects.