DoW SkillBridge | Equipment Technician Intern (South Portland, ME)

Texas Instruments Incorporated; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in South Portland, ME, seeks a Semiconductor Equipment Technician Intern under the SkillBridge program. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimizing semiconductor tools in a high‑tech fab environment.

Ideal candidates are transitioning military personnel with strong technical aptitude, able to work 12‑hour shifts including weekends/holidays, and with relevant technical education or maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Current active-duty military status eligible for SkillBridge program
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work 12 hour compressed schedule
• Willingness to work day or night shifts including weekends/holidays
• One of: Technical Certificate or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, Automated Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Industrial Systems and Controls, Electromechanical Technology, or related field; or 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on semiconductor equipment
• Upgrade and install equipment and monitor system performance
• Analyze data to improve tool reliability and address issues
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve problems
• Coordinate supplier service and repairs as needed
• Prepare technical reports and recommend solutions

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Technical Certificate or Associates in Electrical/Electronic Technology

3 years of hands-on technical maintenance

Tools

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance tools

Job description

South Portland, ME, United States

Job Description

Change the world. Love your job. Texas Instruments is looking for highly skilled individuals transitioning from military service and eligible for the Department of War's SkillBridge Program to participate in a program opportunity as a Semiconductor Equipment Technician Intern. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your proven technical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to operational excellence in a cutting‑edge, high‑tech environment. You will be crucial in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment to ensure world‑class production performance.

Your experience in the military has prepared you for this opportunity. We value your ability to execute complex tasks under pressure, adhere to strict procedures, and maintain mission readiness.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, equipment improvements, equipment upgrades, and equipment installation
• Improve system performance to achieve process requirements and eliminate repetitive downs
• Monitor and analyze all related data to improve and maintain tool performance and address all tool related issues
• Interface and communicate with engineering and manufacturing groups across the fab to ensure all issues are solved appropriately and efficiently.
• Coordinate supplier service and repairs where needed
• Prepare the technical report and summary findings and recommending solutions to technical problems

Qualifications

• Current active-duty military status, eligible for the Department of War's SkillBridge program
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work 12 hour compressed work schedule
• Flexible to workday or night shift that will include one weekend shift and holidays
• One of the following:
  • Technical Certificate or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, Automated Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Industrial Systems and Controls, Electromechanical Technology, or related field
  • 3 years of hands-on technical maintenance work experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Self-driven with ability to identify and resolve issues to improve equipment performance
• Good troubleshooting skills on electrical/mechanical systems
• Excellent organizational, teaming and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationship

About Us

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We’re different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours.Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn moreatTI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to learn more and for information on accessibility and your rights as an applicant.

Job Info

• Base Range Info This opportunity is available exclusively to eligible participants in the U.S. Department of War's SkillBridge Program. Participants remain employed by the Department of War during the program and continue to receive their applicable military pay, allowances, and benefits from the Department of War. TI does not provide wages or other compensation for participation in this program. Individual military compensation varies based on factors such as pay grade, years of service, duty status and applicable allowances. Current military pay tables are available at www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/Pay-Tables/.
• ECL/GTC Required Yes