Equipment Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Equipment Engineering Intern to support the Equipment Maintenance organization. You will assist with technician development, training compliance, and PM performance improvements while gaining hands-on exposure to semiconductor equipment maintenance operations and reliability engineering.

This internship offers exposure to calibration management, data analytics, KPI reporting, and documentation control, with opportunities to contribute to process

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical.
• Graduation dates around Dec 2027 and May 2028 preferred.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and hands-on repair experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment maintenance operations and calibration records.
• Assist with training compliance, PM metrics, and KPI reporting.
• Help document processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on repair

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Summary:

The Equipment Engineering Intern will support the Equipment Maintenance organization in driving technician development, training compliance, preventative maintenance (PM) performance improvement initiatives, and equipment maintenance program effectiveness. This role provides hands-on exposure to semiconductor equipment maintenance operations, training systems, reliability engineering, calibration management, data analytics, KPI reporting, documentation control, and continuous improvement processes. The intern may assist with tracking technician certifications, maintaining training records, analyzing maintenance performance metrics, preparing reports for leadership reviews, and identifying opportunities to improve PM execution effectiveness and workforce capability. In addition, the intern may also support by helping maintain pump maintenance documentation, calibration records, and associated processes to ensure compliance with site requirements and established standards. Responsibilities may include supporting documentation management, process standardization efforts, audit readiness activities, calibration tracking, preventive maintenance program improvements, and adherence to maintenance, quality, and operational standards. The intern will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional partners to improve equipment reliability, documentation accuracy, and maintenance process consistency while gaining practical experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Desired Qualifications:

• The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical preferred
• Prefer Dec 2027 and May 2028 graduation dates
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates hands-on experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical system repair and/or maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Effective at defining and documenting processes or equipment procedure

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.

More information about NXP in the United States...

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In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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