Operations and Maintenance Technician - Part Time Internship

LotusWorks • Sunnyvale, CA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. The Operations & Maintenance Technician – Part-Time Intern will support the daily operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems within semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to mission critical facility systems, electrical distribution equipment, instrumentation, controls, preventive maintenance, and facility operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls, facilities operations, or a related technical field and will have the opportunity to develop practical experience working alongside experienced operations and maintenance professionals in a safety-focused, mission critical environment.

Requirements

• Understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, or I&C systems preferred.
• Interest in facilities operations, electrical maintenance, instrumentation and controls, or mission critical environments.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop hands-on technical skills in a semiconductor or advanced manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document equipment readings, maintenance activities, and work performed.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures, including LOTO, electrical safe work practices, and site-specific EHS requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, vendors, and operations personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a mission critical environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation and monitoring of electrical and instrumentation & controls (I&C) systems within semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Assist with monitoring electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, panelboards, UPS systems, VFDs, and associated power distribution equipment.
• Participate in routine facility rounds and readings, recording electrical and control system parameters such as voltage, current, power, equipment status, alarms, and system trends.
• Identify and report abnormal operating conditions, alarms, equipment issues, and other potential reliability concerns.
• Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance activities on electrical and I&C equipment, including motors, VFDs, control panels, transmitters, sensors, actuators, control valves, and field devices.
• Support calibration, testing, and verification of instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, level, and other process measurement devices.
• Assist experienced technicians and engineers with troubleshooting electrical and control system issues, including equipment faults, communication failures, inaccurate instrumentation readings, control loop issues, and electrical distribution problems.
• Support PLC, SCADA, BMS, and other facility control systems by monitoring alarms, reviewing system trends, and assisting with troubleshooting under supervision.
• Assist with electrical testing activities, including voltage checks, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and other routine electrical diagnostic activities as qualified and authorized.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, control drawings, loop diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Learn and apply proper lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, arc flash requirements, and site-specific electrical and I&C safety procedures.
• Support electrical and controls startup and shutdown activities, ensuring equipment is brought online and offline safely and in a controlled manner.
• Assist with maintaining accurate CMMS documentation, including work orders, preventive maintenance records, calibration records, equipment history, and maintenance logs.
• Observe and support vendor activities involving equipment testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades.
• Participate in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, audits, and Good Catch initiatives, with an emphasis on electrical safety and safe work practices.
• Develop an understanding of semiconductor facility electrical and I&C systems, equipment interdependencies, and the importance of reliable power and controls to continuous manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on electrical reliability, instrumentation accuracy, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern