Summer 2027 - System Engineer - Central Utility Plant

onsemi; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Flexible work hours

ERGs

Networking events

Professional development

Project showcases

Job summary

onsemi internship offers hands-on experience across engineering, business operations, data analytics, and finance with a focus on the Central Utility Plant. Interns engage in real projects supporting semiconductor manufacturing and benefit from competitive pay, flexible hours, ERGs, and networking opportunities.

The Central Utility Plant Engineering Intern supports Facilities Engineering in maintaining critical utility systems and contributing to reliability and efficiency initiatives, energy

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Energy Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support daily monitoring and analysis of Central Utility Plant equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist with troubleshooting utility system issues and developing corrective action recommendations.
• Analyze operational data and develop reports to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Support preventive maintenance (PM) optimization efforts through CMMS data analysis and field verification.
• Assist in the development and revision of engineering drawings, procedures, and controlled documentation.
• Participate in equipment inspections, audits, and reliability assessments.
• Support capital improvement and infrastructure upgrade projects from planning through execution.
• Develop and maintain engineering spreadsheets, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Assist with utility consumption tracking and cost reduction initiatives.
• Participate in safety programs, risk assessments, and pre-task planning activities.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance technicians, contractors, and engineering staff to support manufacturing objectives.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Energy Engineering

Job description

Job Description

An internship at onsemi offers a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience through real-world projects that drive innovation in the semiconductor industry. Interns are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and exposed to cutting-edge technologies, fostering both technical skill development and professional growth.
onsemi views internships as a strategic pipeline for entry-level career positions, providing a collaborative and inclusive environment where interns work alongside diverse teams and contribute to high-impact initiatives. The company’s commitment to sustainability, including its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, enables interns to engage in projects that align with global environmental priorities.
Key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and medical benefits
• Flexible work hours aligned with academic schedules
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which foster a sense of belonging and provide opportunities for mentorship and community engagement
• Networking events, professional development workshops, and project showcases that build career readiness and visibility across the organization

Internship roles span multiple disciplines including engineering, business operations, data analytics, and finance, and are designed to align with onsemi’s strategic goals of innovation and workforce development. Structured programs such as rotational field sales and finance analyst tracks offer additional career pathways for interns transitioning into full-time roles.

Responsibilities

The Central Utility Plant (CUP) Engineering Intern will support the Facilities Engineering team in maintaining and improving critical utility systems that support semiconductor manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience with industrial utility systems including chilled water, cooling towers, boilers, compressed air, vacuum systems, process water, wastewater treatment, and electrical distribution systems.
The intern will assist engineers with reliability initiatives, energy conservation projects, preventive maintenance optimization, system performance analysis, and capital project execution while gaining exposure to engineering practices within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Support daily monitoring and analysis of Central Utility Plant equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist with troubleshooting utility system issues and developing corrective action recommendations.
• Analyze operational data and develop reports to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Support preventive maintenance (PM) optimization efforts through CMMS data analysis and field verification.
• Assist in the development and revision of engineering drawings, procedures, and controlled documentation.
• Participate in equipment inspections, audits, and reliability assessments.
• Support capital improvement and infrastructure upgrade projects from planning through execution.
• Develop and maintain engineering spreadsheets, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Assist with utility consumption tracking and cost reduction initiatives.
• Participate in safety programs, risk assessments, and pre-task planning activities.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance technicians, contractors, and engineering staff to support manufacturing objectives.

Learning Opportunities:

The intern will gain practical experience in:

• Industrial utility system operation and design Reliability engineering principles
• Energy management and conservation
• Project management fundamentals CMMS systems and maintenance planning
• Engineering documentation control Root cause analysis Safety and regulatory compliance
• Data analytics and performance monitoring Semiconductor manufacturing support systems

Qualifications

Qualifications – External
Requirements:
To be considered for an internship, you must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Energy Engineering
onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $26.00 -$44.00 per hour exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package. https://www.onsemi.com/site/pdf/Benefits-Summary-USA.pdf .
Here at onsemi we take great pride in our internship program and the efforts we take to provide students with hands‑on industry experience. We provide competitive pay medical benefits, various networking event opportunities, and flexible hours based on school schedule.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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