Electrical Engineer Intern

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA; Iowa; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA invites motivated students to join a Summer 2027 Internship in Albany, NY. You will assist our Engineering department in designing and improving TEL equipment, participating in test and rework, and learning semiconductor tools and industry standards.

The program emphasizes hands-on projects, lean thinking, and professional development. Duration May 17 – August 20, 2027; internship is payroll-processed.

Qualifications

• Completed second year of studies towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Ability to work safely in production or laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of systems to monitor and control TEL equipment.
• Assist with power distribution design within TEL equipment.
• Create and improve test procedures and run tests/experiments.
• Learn aspects of engineering project management and design tooling interfaces.
• Attend cross-functional reviews and safety training.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Computer skills

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (2nd year)

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:
In this position, you will assist our Engineering department in implementing and improving the design of state-of-the-art equipment that is used in the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This is a 'hands on' position to assist in design, test, and rework of equipment.

Summer 2027 Internship

Duration: Monday, May 17th- August 20th, 2027

Location: Albany, NY

This internship is payrolled via payroll process provider.

What You Can Expect:

• Meaningful Project Work : Every Intern is assigned a project that delivers value to the business.
• Lean Thinking: Interns are expected to apply Lean principles and continuous improvement thinking throughout their project work; Lean training and resources will be provided.
• Our Goal is to provide interns with meaningful, hands-on experiences that contribute to business objectives while supporting their professional development

Responsibilities:

• Assist with design and development of systems that will monitor and control TEL equipment
• Assist with design and development of power distribution within TEL equipment
• Create and improve test procedures and run tests and experiments
• Assist in defining tool configurations and interfacing hardware and software
• Become familiar with semiconductor tools
• Learn key aspects of product compliance to industry specs including NFPA 79, SEMI standards and European Machinery and EMC directives
• Attend cross-functional team meetings to review project status, resource coordination, and weekly assignments
• Learn aspects of engineering project management
• Complete required safety training

Qualifications:

• Completed second year of studies towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship
• Ability to work safely in a production or laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals and large, fast-moving machinery
• Some knowledge of the semiconductor industry
• Background in computer skills. (word processing, spreadsheet analysis, data graphing)

Job duties may be performed in confined areas in a clean room environment, in awkward positions and/or in high places. Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to lift/carry objects up to 35 pounds may be required. May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing. May require the use of Personal Protection equipment and proper industry safety procedures when working with one or more dangerous element or conditions such as chemicals, electric currents or high voltage, moving mechanical parts, radiation, etc. Occasional overnight travel to TEL factory, training facilities and customer locations may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

Salary Ranges

• $36.10 - $48.36
• Individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and/or training. In addition to base salary, we offer (full time regular employees ) a comprehensive benefits package and for certain roles eligibility in our bonus plan and long-term incentives as applicable.
• The talent advisor can share more details about total compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Diversity creates an innovative culture.

TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Subsidiary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.