Intel Foundry/PCC Semiconductor Manufacturing Student Technician – ICE Program

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intel Foundry is hiring a student technician for a two-year cohort internship program in semiconductor manufacturing at its Hillsboro, Oregon, fab. The role provides hands-on experience operating and maintaining advanced fabrication equipment in a cleanroom, with mentorship from process engineers, module technicians, and factory leaders. The program is designed for college students pursuing associate degrees and offers scheduling around classes, technical training, and opportunities to build a career in high-tech manufacturing. During school terms, interns work 20 to 32 hours per week; during academic breaks and summer sessions, they may work up to 40 hours per week. The position uses 12-hour compressed workweek shifts. The listed Shift 5 day schedule is Sunday through Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Other schedules are available for AMHS areas. The role is on-site and is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. Interns spend more than 90% of shift time, excluding breaks, in a high-tech cleanroom wearing full cleanroom attire. The role involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 45 pounds during a 12-hour manufacturing shift. The position offers competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, annual performance bonuses, stock opportunities, employee discounts, and medical, wellness, retirement, and vacation benefits.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in good standing at a locally accredited community college, trade school, or university and pursuing an associate degree in Microelectronics, Automation STEM, or an applicable technical trade.
Applicable fields include Microelectronics, Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Automotive/Diesel Systems, Aviation Maintenance, HVAC, Machining, Life Safety Systems, Industrial Automation, Welding, and Precision Manufacturing.
Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week aligned with 12-hour compressed workweek factory shifts.
Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 45 pounds during a 12-hour manufacturing shift.
Able to work more than 90% of shift time, excluding breaks, in a cleanroom while wearing full cleanroom attire.
Comfortable using precision tools, mechanical fixtures, and safety-rated equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic performance in rigorous first-term electrical and mechanical engineering coursework.
Demonstrated mechanical or electrical aptitude through hands-on projects, auto repair, robotics clubs, maker spaces, soldering, welding, vocational programs, or military technical experience.
Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills, with commitment to continuous learning in a high-tech cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee automated wafer fabrication and movement processes in the Oregon Fab network while meeting quality benchmarks, output targets, and operational standards.
Diagnose equipment anomalies and perform preventative maintenance using precision hand tools and diagnostic fixtures to support equipment availability and yield.
Interpret and execute engineering drawings, schematics, standard operating procedures, and technical specifications.
Provide concise shift pass-downs to incoming teams and collaborate with module teams to maintain factory flow.
Follow fab safety protocols, chemical safety standards, and cleanroom contamination controls.