Summer 2027 - System Engineer - Central Utility Plant

Onsemi

Northern, New York (KY, NY)

Hybrid

USD 36,000 - 61,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Flexible hours

ERGs access

Job summary

onsemi is offering a Summer 2027 System Engineer internship at the Central Utility Plant in Hopewell Junction, NY. The role supports the Facilities Engineering team with reliability, energy management, and capital projects within a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Energy Engineering and seek hands-on experience across utility systems with flexible scheduling to fit academic commitments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Support Central Utility Plant (CUP) engineering tasks in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.
Assist with reliability initiatives and preventive maintenance optimization.
Analyze data and prepare reports to identify trends and opportunities.
Participate in energy conservation and sustainability projects.
Assist in development and revision of drawings, procedures and documents.
Support equipment inspections, audits and reliability assessments.
Contribute to capital improvement and infrastructure projects from planning to execution.
Create and maintain engineering spreadsheets, dashboards and performance metrics.
Track utility consumption and support cost-reduction efforts.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors and engineering staff.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Energy Engineering

Job description

Summer 2027 - System Engineer - Central Utility Plant

Hopewell Junction, NY, United States

Job Description

An internship at onsemioffers 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 showcasesthat 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.

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.

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:

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. onsemiis 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. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.

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