Mechanical Engineering Intern

Hemlock Semiconductor; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Hemlock Semiconductor Operations is seeking Mechanical Engineering students for summer internship positions at our Hemlock, Michigan facility. Interns are assigned challenging projects that provide hands-on, practical experience aligned to the student’s coursework and skills.

Projects focus on safety, quality, productivity, sustainability and cost improvements. Interns may work in Reliability, Manufacturing, Process or Project Engineering, and must be enrolled in a 4-year university with a

Qualifications

• Must be a 4-year university student pursuing a degree in a related field.
• Minimum GPA 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Full-time student during fall and winter semesters.
• Able to work full time during the summer internship.
• Must be within driving distance to the site.

Responsibilities

• Reliability Engineering Intern – assist reliability engineers with projects to increase process reliability and online time.
• Manufacturing Engineering Intern – assist process engineers with optimization to improve yield, throughput, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Process Engineering Intern – assist process engineers with developing new technology and supporting manufacturing improvements.
• Project Engineering Intern – assist project engineers with projects that increase capacity, capability, safety and efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) is a leading global provider of hyper pure polysilicon, an essential material used in the semiconductor and solar industries. From smartphones in your pocket to satellites in orbit, our materials play a foundational role in modern technology.

At HSC, employees do work that matters. Team members are part of a safety focused organization that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. Rooted in Michigan for more than 65 years, HSC continues to evolve through innovation, operational discipline and a strong commitment to its people and communities.

This role contributes to HSC’s ongoing work and long-term success by supporting teams, processes and priorities that keep operations running effectively.

Summary

Hemlock Semiconductor Operations is seeking Mechanical Engineering students for summer internship positions at our manufacturing facility in Hemlock Michigan. Interns are assigned challenging projects that provide hands‑on, practical work experience that is aligned to the student’s current level of coursework and skills. These projects support improvements in:

• Safety
• Quality
• Productivity
• Sustainability
• Cost

Essential Functions

Students will be assigned into one of the the following areas

• Reliability Engineering Intern – Assist Reliability engineers with supporting our manufacturing teams by executing projects that increase process reliability and online time.
• Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Assist Manufacturing engineers with process optimization efforts to improve yield, maximize throughput, maintain quality, increase safety and efficiency.
• Process Engineering Intern – Assist Process Engineers with developing new technology and providing support to manufacturing to solve problems and implement improvements.
• Project Engineering Intern - Assist Project engineers with supporting our manufacturing teams by executing projects that increase process capacity, capability, safety and efficiency.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Preferred Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Intern must maintain the following:

• The candidate must attend a 4-year university and pursue a certificate or degree in a similar field of study
• Minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Must be full-time student (12 or more credits) during fall and winter semesters
• The candidate must be able to work full time during the duration of the summer internship
• The candidate must be within driving distance to the site and have reliable transportation

Preferred Work Experience

• Intern/Co‑op experience in relative field of study

Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• variable bonus
• life insurance coverage
• disability benefits
• PTO

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
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