DCP Equipment Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors invites a Summer Engineering Intern to work at the ATMC wafer manufacturing facility in Austin, TX for about 12 weeks. You will learn semiconductor manufacturing basics, technology and operations, and mentor-guided troubleshooting of production equipment and processes.

You will drive real projects tied to safety, quality, delivery, and cost, delivering results and presenting to factory senior management at the internship end.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a BS in Engineering.
• Must be returning to school or graduating after internship.
• Desire to learn about the semiconductor industry.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in troubleshooting production equipment.
• Support optimization projects across tool types and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, or Electrical) or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Summer Engineering internship at NXP’s ATMC wafer manufacturing facility. Approximately 12 weeks long. Learn the basics of semiconductor manufacturing, technology and operations. Work with an experienced engineer mentor to troubleshoot production equipment and process issues within the factory. Drive one or more real projects urgently needed by the fab related to key business metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost). Deliver real results to the business and present to factory senior management at the end of the internship. Equipment engineering will optimize the multi-million dollar production equipment (parts, preventative maintenance, cleaning and repair, etc.). Process engineering will optimize the processes (materials, time, temperature, dose, etc.) of the various manufacturing steps.

Key Challenges

• Integrating tool improvements across multiple tool types with different operating systems
• Coordinating multiple activities with shared / limited resources
• Work with cross functional teams (Process Engineers, Equipment Engineers, Operations, Facilities, etc.) to accomplish testing, improving tool performance, tool installs, tool removals, tool moves.

Job Qualifications

• Must be currently working towards a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
• A desire to learn about the semiconductor industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative and work with a mentor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• In order to be considered for a summer internship with NXP you must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

Company Overview

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com.

Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

Thank you for considering a career at NXP.

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