Intern, Field Service Engineer

ASM•Hillsboro, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ASM is seeking a Field Service Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting advanced semiconductor equipment at a customer site in Hillsboro, Oregon. The intern will work alongside experienced Field Service Engineers, receive training and mentorship, and contribute to equipment-support activities and technical projects in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role provides exposure to vacuum systems, plasma, chemical delivery, robotics, sensors, advanced metrology, electrical and mechanical systems, and hardware-software interactions. The internship includes a defined engineering project with clear objectives and deliverables. The intern will apply technical knowledge to a real equipment, service, reliability, or engineering challenge, then present the project, results, and key learnings to the team. The experience combines hands-on learning, mentorship, advanced manufacturing exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Interest in semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
Hands-on experience through coursework, labs, research, student projects, engineering clubs, previous internships, or personal technical projects.
Basic ability to read and interpret electrical, electronic, or electromechanical schematics.
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn how complex systems operate.
Comfort working in a hands-on, fast-paced technical environment.
Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment and follow established safety procedures.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Curiosity and willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn from experienced engineers.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or wafer fabrication.
Coursework or projects involving robotics, automation, vacuum technology, electronics, mechanical systems, controls, plasma, or gas-delivery systems.
Experience using basic electrical or mechanical diagnostic and test equipment.
Previous internship, co-op, research, senior design, or hands-on engineering project experience.
Experience developing technical reports, engineering documentation, or project presentations.
Participation in engineering clubs, robotics teams, Formula SAE, IEEE, maker organizations, or similar technical activities.
Interest in data analysis, statistical methods, and structured problem solving.
Previous experience working in a team-oriented or customer-facing environment.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Work alongside Field Service Engineers to support semiconductor equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance.
Gain hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, vacuum, robotics, sensor, and control systems.
Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues using structured problem-solving techniques and guidance from experienced engineers.
Participate in equipment inspections, testing, diagnostics, and other engineering support activities.
Use and learn from schematics, procedures, technical documentation, equipment data, and diagnostic tools to identify technical issues.
Work in a semiconductor cleanroom while following established safety, quality, and customer requirements.
Support continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, serviceability, safety, and efficiency.
Collaborate with customers, process engineers, product teams, and other technical organizations.
Develop technical documentation and summarize findings, observations, and project results.
Complete a defined internship project addressing a real equipment, service, reliability, or engineering challenge.
Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, training, and professional-development opportunities.
Present the internship project and key learnings at the conclusion of the program.