Equipment Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors NV; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV in Chandler, AZ, invites an Equipment Engineering Intern to support Equipment Maintenance, drive technician development, and improve PM performance through hands-on training and data analytics. You will assist with documentation control, calibration management, and KPI reporting while collaborating with engineers and technicians.

This internship offers exposure to semiconductor maintenance operations, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical.
• Preferred graduation dates: Dec 2027 and May 2028.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical system repair/maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support documentation management and calibration tracking.
• Assist process standardization and audit readiness activities.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance program improvements and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on maintenance

Communication

MS Office

Docs / procedures

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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

More information about NXP in the United States...

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.