Intern-Facilities Technician (Instrumentation)

Microchip Technology Inc. • Gresham, OR

3d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Microchip is hiring a Facilities Instrumentation Technician Intern 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 the Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS program at Clackamas Community College or other designated institutions. Other relevant programs may be considered. The primary responsibility of the Instrumentation Technician is to assist in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting facility instrumentation systems that support manufacturing operations. These systems include sensors, transmitters, PLC‑based control loops, analytical monitoring equipment, and facility process instrumentation. Assuming successful work performance, the intern will be eligible for a full-time position as a Technician II-Facilities 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. Under general supervision of experienced technicians and engineers, interns will learn to:

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS program at Clackamas Community College or other designated institutions. Other relevant programs may be considered.
• Strong interest in instrumentation, automation, and equipment maintenance within an industrial or semiconductor environment.
• Basic understanding of industrial sensors, control systems, and instrumentation principles.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and stress‑management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Professional, respectful team player with strong accountability and initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computer software for data entry, documentation, and basic analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Hands‑on experience with instrumentation, controls, or automation through coursework, internships, or technical projects.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, P&IDs, and industrial control loop fundamentals.
• Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or other high‑reliability industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of facility instrumentation, including pressure, flow, temperature, level, analytical, and gas detection equipment.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for instrumentation, control loops, and communication issues.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance tasks, and functional checks to maintain equipment accuracy and reliability.
• Assist in configuration, testing, and verification of instrumentation connected to PLCs, SCADA, and facility monitoring systems.
• Support installation, documentation, and commissioning of new instrumentation as required.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to implement improvements in reliability, monitoring, and system performance.
• Maintain accurate records of calibrations, work orders, instrument performance data, and system documentation.
• Support a “self‑perform” culture with reduced reliance on external contractors.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with electrical, chemical, and semiconductor facility requirements.

Benefits

• Microchip will cover the cost of tuition, required books and most fees for interns currently enrolled in the Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS program at Clackamas Community College or other designated institutions.
• Find information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees