Intern-Equipment Engineering Technician; Metrology

Equipment Maintenance Technician Intern (Metrology) – Fab 4 Facility, Gresham, Oregon

Microchip Technology Inc. is hiring a paid Equipment Maintenance Technician Intern (Metrology) at the Fab4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. The internship covers tuition, required books and most fees for students currently 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, upon successful performance, may be eligible for a full‑time Equipment Technician II position after completing their AAS, contingent on business needs.

Interns must work at least 24hours per week; their schedules will accommodate their class commitments.

• Read and navigate schematics, hand tools and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair.
• 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 containing radiation, electrical, mechanical, liquid and gas hazards.
• Apply mechanical and equipment knowledge to electrical, pneumatic and robotic systems.
• Present issues and solutions to the group.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills; be a self‑starter who plans, re‑prioritizes and asks for help when needed.

• Currently enrolled in a Microelectronics, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology or other approved AAS program.
• 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.

• Ability to work a full‑time 12‑hour Compressed Work Week (CWW) shifts during summer.
• Familiarity with Unix and Linux.

• Lift, push, pull approx. 50lbs; carry 50lbs.
• Sit 5% of time; stand 60%; walk 35%.
• Perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, hearing, talking, seeing.
• Work environment may include slippery surfaces, noise or vibrations, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fumes or odors, dust or gases.

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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights:
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