Process Engineer Fall 2027 Co-Op

Tokyo Electron US; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. invites students to join a Fall 2027 Co-Op in Albany, NY. You will tackle meaningful projects in semiconductor manufacturing, applying Lean principles and contributing to process improvement while gaining hands-on lab experience.

You will work with cross-functional engineers, develop procedures, analyze data, and present findings in a final report. Strong communication, teamwork, and safe-lab practices are essential for this paid internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Nanoscience or Engineering.
• Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering; Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields.
• Experience with Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiment methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be able to work in teams as well as individually.
• Experience working safely in a laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or modified processes and methods in semiconductor manufacturing, fabrication, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with group engineers to propose criteria and formats for hardware and process evaluations.
• Compile, analyze and present experimental data to colleagues.
• Create and revise standard operating procedures and document tasks for future reference.
• Analyze test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Assist in interpretation of physical and chemical behaviors as part of process characterization.
• Familiarize with semiconductor processing techniques through literature and hands-on learning.
• Prepare and present a final project report.
• Complete safety training to allow supervised work in the TEL process lab.

Skills

Nanoscience

Engineering

Mechanical

Chemical

Electrical

Material Science

Chemistry

Physics

Statistics

Design of Experiments

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

Nanoscience/Engineering (Undergrad/Grad)

Job description

Job Description

Fall 2027 Co-Op

Duration: Monday, May 17th-December 17th, 2027

Location: Albany, NY

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

Responsibilities

• Develop new or modified processes and methods applied in the manufacturing, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductors
• Work with group engineers to propose criteria and formats for hardware and process evaluations.
• Compile, analyze and present experimental data to colleagues
• Create and revise standard operating procedures as needed, and document tasks for future reference
• Compile and analyze test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications
• Assist in recommendation and interpretation of physical and chemical behaviors as part of process characterization
• Become familiar with semiconductor processing techniques through literature and hands on learning
• Prepare and present a final project report
• Complete safety training to allow supervised work in the TEL process lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Nanoscience or Engineering; Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering; Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields
• Experience with Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiment methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be able to work in teams as well as individually
• Experience working safely in a laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals
• Ability and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary and diverse team
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship

Physical Requirements

Job duties may be 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 may be required. May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing. May 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/Veteran

Salary Ranges

$30.35 - $40.60

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.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affitative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC.