[Summer 2026] TSMC AZ Internship Opportunities - Facility Roles

TSMC•USA-Arizona, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

TSMC Arizona is seeking engineering talents to join their advanced technology fab in Phoenix, Arizona. As a TSMC Intern, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm, embodying core values of Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Trust. The internship program offers various roles within Facilities Engineering and Design & Construction divisions, focusing on supporting operations, validation, documentation, and project execution. Interns will gain hands-on experience in areas such as electrical systems, mechanical systems (HVAC, chilled water), water treatment, gas and chemical systems, construction management for chemical and gas systems, civil structural architectural aspects, electrical systems construction, water systems construction, and mechanical system controls. Responsibilities may extend beyond the listed duties as required by business needs. The program emphasizes self-motivation, proactive collaboration, and teamwork, with opportunities to present work and ideas. Strong communication, computer, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills are essential for contributing to the team and TSMC Arizona's culture.

Requirements

Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Currently enrolled at an accredited university in a Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. degree program.
Majoring in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, or related engineering fields.
Ability to work full-time for 10 weeks (40 hours per week) on-site.
Availability for the internship period: Semester system: June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026; Quarter system: June 22, 2026 to August 28, 2026.
Flexibility to change priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.
Self-motivated learner.
Proactive collaboration skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong listening skills.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to work in a team environment.
May require the ability to lift weights in accordance with applicable regulations and safety guidelines, including NIOSH lifting recommendations.
May require the ability to work in a cleanroom environment, including gowning up in coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses, and gloves.
May require spending significant time on the factory floor working on the tools.
Potential need for an export license for non-U.S. Persons due to access to export controlled technical data.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process and design.

Responsibilities

Support the operation and validation of electrical systems, including 230kV/34.5kV transformers, switchgear, diesel generators, UPS, and transmission lines.
Perform system walkdowns, validation, and startups for electrical systems.
Develop operations and maintenance documentation for electrical systems.
Contribute to special projects within the electrical engineering scope.
Assist in the operation and validation of mechanical systems, including cleanroom and non-cleanroom HVAC, air abatement, and chilled water systems.
Perform system walkdowns, validation, and startups for mechanical systems.
Create operations and maintenance documentation for mechanical systems.
Contribute to special projects within the mechanical engineering scope.
Support the operation and validation of water treatment systems, including ultrapure water and wastewater systems.
Perform system walkdowns, validation, and startups for water treatment systems.
Develop operations and maintenance documentation for water treatment systems.
Contribute to special projects within the water treatment engineering scope.
Assist in the operation and validation of gas and chemical systems, including pure chemical delivery, slurry chemical delivery, bulk and specialty gases, and chemical waste systems.
Perform system walkdowns, validation, and startups for gas and chemical systems.
Create operations and maintenance documentation for gas and chemical systems.
Contribute to special projects within the gas and chemical engineering scope.
Work closely with TSMC construction and engineering teams to manage systems for storing and distributing specialty and bulk chemicals and gases.
Oversee construction activities, assist with forecasting, reporting, and work planning for chemical and gas systems.
Troubleshoot commissioning challenges and resolve field issues for chemical and gas systems.
Respond to RFIs to ensure seamless project execution and optimal system performance for chemical and gas systems.
Collaborate with TSMC construction teams and crews to oversee concrete, steel structures, and architectural finishes.
Monitor key construction activities for CSA projects.
Support forecasting, reporting, and work planning activities for CSA projects.
Troubleshoot construction hold-ups and field issues for CSA projects.
Respond to RFIs to ensure smooth project execution for CSA projects.
Collaborate with TSMC construction teams, electrical engineers, and crews on electrical systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage (up to 230kV).
Monitor and track electrical installation and troubleshooting activities.
Support forecasting, reporting, and work planning efforts with project management for electrical construction.
Assist in resolving commissioning issues, field challenges, and responding to RFIs from construction crews for electrical systems.
Collaborate with TSMC construction teams, mechanical and water engineers, and crews on advanced ultra-pure water systems and specialty wastewater treatment systems.
Monitor and track construction activities in the field for water systems.
Support forecasting, reporting, and work planning with project management for water systems construction.
Assist in resolving commissioning issues, field challenges, and responding to RFIs from construction crews for water systems.
Collaborate with TSMC construction teams, mechanical engineers, and crews on systems such as HVAC, clean room systems, air abatement, and process water systems.
Monitor and track construction activities in the field for mechanical systems.
Support forecasting, reporting, and work planning with project management for mechanical systems construction.
Assist in resolving commissioning issues, clean room contamination, field challenges, and responding to RFIs from construction crews for mechanical systems.
Present work and ideas in team settings.
Adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities to support business needs.