Intern, Mechanical Engineering

About the Role

• Gain hands-on experience supporting the design, integration, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical hardware used in advanced semiconductor equipment.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to learn how complex semiconductor equipment is designed, built, tested, and qualified.
• Contribute to real engineering projects involving electrical systems such as power distribution, controls, sensors, interlocks, safety circuits, cable assemblies, and system-level interfaces.
• Undertake a defined technical project with clear objectives and deliverables.
• Receive mentorship and technical guidance.
• Participate in hands-on engineering activities.
• Present your project and key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects related to the design, development, testing, and improvement of semiconductor equipment.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles, product requirements, and experimental data to support engineering design decisions.
• Assist with engineering calculations and analysis, including structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using Creo Parametric or similar tools.
• Participate in prototype builds, testing, data collection, and evaluation of mechanical designs.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for technical or mechanical challenges.
• Gain exposure to complex mechanical systems such as reactors, vacuum chambers, gas delivery systems, pneumatics, cooling circuits, and vacuum systems.
• Learn how materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances, coatings, and surface finishes influence semiconductor equipment design.
• Support engineering documentation for prototype builds, manufacturing, testing, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Electrical Engineers, manufacturing, sourcing, and other engineering teams.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing and fabrication methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and coatings.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and engineering problem-solving sessions.
• Complete a defined internship project and present your work, findings, and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong interest in mechanical design, semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, or product development.
• Coursework, academic research, laboratory experience, or student projects involving mechanical design and analysis.
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts such as mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and materials.
• Experience with or exposure to 3D CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Ability to analyze engineering problems, interpret data, and contribute to technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn through hands-on engineering work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional and diverse engineering teams.
• Ability to manage internship project priorities while contributing in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Creo Parametric and/or AutoCAD.
• Coursework, research, or project experience involving complex mechanical systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, vacuum systems, or precision equipment.
• Exposure to semiconductor deposition technologies such as Epitaxy, CVD, ALD, or PVD.
• Cleanroom, laboratory, research, prototype assembly, or hands-on testing experience.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, coatings, or other manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of engineering materials, including metals, plastics, coatings, and surface finishes.
• Exposure to GD&T and ASME Y14.5 principles.
• Experience with engineering analysis, simulation, statistical methods, or model-based problem solving.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working with advanced semiconductor equipment and Epitaxy technology.
• Exposure to the complete engineering lifecycle, from early design and analysis through prototype development and testing.
• Practical experience with CAD, mechanical analysis, engineering drawings, testing, and problem solving.
• An understanding of how mechanical engineering supports semiconductor manufacturing technology.
• Mentorship and technical guidance from experienced engineers.
• Experience collaborating across mechanical, process, electrical, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines.
• A meaningful technical project with the opportunity to present your results and accomplishments at the end of the internship.