Intern- Equipment Engineering Technician; Wet Process

Job Summary

Microchip Technology Inc is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician Intern (Wet Process) at the Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This paid internship covers tuition, required books, and most fees for students enrolled in Microelectronics, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering Technology AAS programs d Community College, Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College, or other designated institutions. Interns will learn semiconductor equipment maintenance and may be eligible for a full-time position as an Equipment Technician II upon completing their AAS program, contingent on business need.

Interns are required to work no fewer than 24 hours per week, with a schedule that accommodates their class commitments.

• Read and navigate schematics, hand tools, and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis, and repair of equipment.
• Disassemble, adjust, and repair equipment according to maintenance specifications and OEM manuals.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor performance, diagnose root causes, and make reliability improvement recommendations.
• Work safely with systems that contain radiation, electrical, mechanical, liquid, and gas hazards.
• Apply mechanical and equipment knowledge to a wide variety of electrical, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Present issues and solutions to the group.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a self‑starter who can plan effectively, re‑prioritize, and request help when needed.

• Required:
• Currently enrolled in Microelectronics, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, or other approved AAS programs.
• Ability to work at two 12‑hour shifts in a fast‑paced cleanroom environment during the school year.
• Apply theoretical/textbook concepts in practical, real‑world applications.
• Creative thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Competence in MS Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organization, documentation, and writing skills.
• Preferred:
• Ability to work full time 12‑hour Compressed Work Week (CWW) shifts during summer.
• Familiarity with Unix and Linux.

• Able to lift, push, pull approximately 50 lbs, and carry 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit 5% of the time, stand 60%, walk 35%, climb, bend at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, handle, feel, hear, talk, and see.
• Work environment may include slippery surfaces, noise, vibrations, mechanical, electrical hazards, fumes, odors, dust, or gases.
• Travel time: 0% – 25%.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.