Internship - Assembly Equipment Engineer

Socket.dev; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Leominster, MA is seeking an Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain back-end semiconductor assembly equipment and related systems on-site. You will lead safety practices, support production changeovers, and perform routine PM tasks to maximize uptime.

The role requires 2–3 years toward a BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, plus hands-on tool experience and PLC/sensor understanding.

Qualifications

• Education: 2–3 years progress toward a BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Materials Science.
• Hands-on familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, hand/power tools, and basic CAD or schematic reading.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, actuators, and electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and root-cause analysis ability in lab or shop environments.
• Able to work independently, follow detailed work instructions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of shop safety practices and willingness to follow lockout/tagout and EHS policies.
• Clear verbal and written communication for reporting issues and documenting repairs.
• US citizen or permanent resident required for export-controlled documentation access.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair back-end semiconductor assembly equipment and peripheral systems.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions, follow lockout/tagout and EHS procedures, promote safety on the shop floor.
• Assist production teams with equipment setup, changeovers, and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and component replacements to maintain uptime.
• Support kaizen/Lean initiatives to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and yield.
• Record maintenance actions, log fault data, and support basic analysis to guide corrective actions.
• Execute assigned tasks with minimal supervision and escalate complex issues to senior engineers.

Education

Some college coursework toward BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hand tools

Power tools

CAD / schematic reading

Job description

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Equipment Debug: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair back-end semiconductor assembly equipment and peripheral systems using electrical and mechanical problem-solving techniques
• Safety Leadership: Identify and correct unsafe conditions, follow lockout/tagout and EHS procedures, and promote a culture of safety on the shop floor
• Process Support: Assist production teams with equipment setup, changeovers, and root cause analysis to minimize downtime
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and component replacements to maintain equipment uptime
• Continuous Improvement: Support kaizen/Lean initiatives to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and yield
• Data Capture: Record maintenance actions, log fault data, and support basic analysis to guide corrective actions
• Independent Work: Execute assigned tasks with minimal supervision and escape complex issues to senior engineers

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Education: Minimum 2–3 years progress toward a BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science
• Technical Tools: Hands-on familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, hand/power tools, and basic CAD or schematic reading
• Controls Exposure: Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, actuators, and electromechanical systems
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated troubleshooting and root-cause analysis ability in lab or shop environments
• Work Style: Able to work independently, follow detailed work instructions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of shop safety practices and willingness to follow lockout/tagout and EHS policies
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication for reporting issues and documenting repairs
• Eligibility: US citizen or permanent resident required for export-controlled documentation access

Additional information

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.

This position requires access to documentation that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8USC 1324b(a)(3).

Salary pay information

Leominster, MA United States

Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate:

US$ 27.00– US$39.50

Hourly rate will depend on the highest level of education completed.

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