Manufacturing Engineer 2027 Summer Intern

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. in Chaska, MN offers a Summer 2027 Internship within a small manufacturing engineering team.

You will work on developing and improving semiconductor capital equipment processes, gaining hands‑on experience and applying Lean thinking to improve manufacturing workflows. The role includes problem-solving, coordinating quality notifications, and collaborating with production and field service.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related degree.
• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical and troubleshooting ability.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to work in a Class I semiconductor clean room.

Responsibilities

• Problem-solving efforts and coordination of quality notifications from production floor and customers.
• Partnering with production and field service on assigned projects.
• Documentation and release of production processes.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical

Troubleshooting

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial or related

Job description

Summer 2027 Internship

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

Location: Chaska, MN

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

Position Summary:

During your internship, you’ll be a member of a small manufacturing engineering team working to develop new processes, improve existing processes, and optimize the manufacturing process of semiconductor capital equipment.

This internship is payrolled via payroll process provider.

Responsibilities:

• - Problem-solving efforts and coordination of quality notifications from production floor and customers
• - Partnering with production and field service on assigned projects
• - Documentation and release of production processes

Qualifications:

• - Pursuing BS or MS degree in Mechanical, M anufacturing, Industrial, or related degree
• - Demonstrated “hands on” mechanical and troubleshooting ability
• - Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship
• - Ability to work in a Class I semiconductor clean room

Physical Requirements:

Job duties are often 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 is required. May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing. M ay 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/Veterans

# Salary Ranges

$21.69 - $29.01

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.

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# Subsidiary

TEL Manufacturing and Engineering of America, Inc.