Intern, Field Service Engineer

About the Role

• Field Service Engineer Intern position at ASM.
• Based at a customer site in Hillsboro, Oregon.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting advanced semiconductor equipment.
• Learn how engineers help customers maintain complex manufacturing systems.
• Work alongside experienced Field Service Engineers, receive training and mentorship.
• Contribute to real technical projects and equipment-support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of semiconductor equipment.
• Gain hands-on experience with complex mechanical, electrical, vacuum, robotics, sensor, and control systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Participate in equipment inspections, testing, diagnostics, and other engineering support activities.
• Learn to use schematics, procedures, technical documentation, equipment data, and diagnostic tools.
• Work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment following safety and quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement projects for equipment reliability, serviceability, safety, and efficiency.
• Gain exposure to collaboration with customers, process engineers, product teams, and other technical organizations.
• Develop technical documentation and summarize findings, observations, and project results.
• Complete a defined internship project addressing an equipment, service, reliability, or engineering challenge.
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, training, and professional-development opportunities.
• Present your internship project and key learnings at the conclusion of the program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Interest in semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience gained through coursework, labs, research, student projects, engineering clubs, previous internships, or personal technical projects.
• Basic ability to read and interpret electrical, electronic, or electromechanical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn how complex systems operate.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced technical environment.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment and follow safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn from experienced engineers.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or wafer fabrication.
• Coursework or projects involving robotics, automation, vacuum technology, electronics, mechanical systems, controls, plasma, or gas-delivery systems.
• Experience using basic electrical or mechanical diagnostic and test equipment.
• Previous internship, co-op, research, senior design, or hands-on engineering project experience.
• Experience developing technical reports, engineering documentation, or project presentations.
• Participation in engineering clubs, robotics teams, Formula SAE, IEEE, maker organizations, or similar technical activities.
• Interest in data analysis, statistical methods, and structured problem solving.
• Previous experience working in a team-oriented or customer-facing environment.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Gain From The Internship

• Apply engineering education to real semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical systems and advanced technology.
• Mentorship and technical guidance from experienced Field Service Engineers.
• Practical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Learn how electrical, mechanical, software, controls, robotics, vacuum, and process technologies work together.
• Exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of a Field Service Engineer.
• Experience working within a semiconductor fab and cleanroom environment.
• Develop technical communication, teamwork, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Build relationships with engineers and professionals.
• Explore potential career paths in Field Service, Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Support, Technical Operations, and other engineering functions.
• Complete a meaningful technical project.
• Present your work and accomplishments at the end of the internship.