Intel Foundry/PCC Semiconductor Manufacturing Student Technician – ICE Program

Intel Corporation•Hillsboro, OR

3d•$52,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intel Foundry is hiring a Manufacturing Student Technician Intern for a two-year, part-time cohort program intended for college students pursuing associate degrees. The role provides practical training in semiconductor manufacturing within an advanced cleanroom environment, where interns operate and maintain fabrication equipment and contribute to real-time wafer production. The program offers technical mentorship, competitive pay, flexible scheduling around classes, and an opportunity to develop skills for 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. Shifts use a 12-hour compressed workweek schedule. The listed day shifts are Sunday through Tuesday with alternating Wednesdays, or Thursday through Saturday with alternating Wednesdays, generally 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Additional AMHS shift options are listed. The position is onsite in Hillsboro, Oregon and is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. The role involves spending more than 90% of shift time, excluding breaks, in a cleanroom wearing required protective attire. Candidates must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 45 pounds during a 12-hour manufacturing shift. Intel describes a total compensation package including competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, annual performance bonuses, stock opportunities, employee discounts, and medical, wellness, and retirement benefits. The posting gives a US annual salary range of $52,000 to $200,000 for hourly roles; individual compensation depends on location and other factors.

Requirements

Be 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 areas of study 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.
Be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week aligned with 12-hour compressed work-week factory shifts.
Spend substantial shift time in a cleanroom wearing full cleanroom attire, including a bunny suit, hood, booties, safety glasses, and nitrile gloves.
Be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 45 pounds across a 12-hour manufacturing shift.
Be comfortable using precision tools, mechanical fixtures, and safety-rated equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic performance during first-term electrical and mechanical engineering coursework.
Mechanical or electrical aptitude demonstrated 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 a 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 to support equipment availability and yield.
Use precision hand tools and diagnostic fixtures to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
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 sustain factory flow.
Follow fab safety protocols, chemical safety standards, and cleanroom contamination controls.