About the role#
As a Hardware Engineer Intern, you will join our engineering team to support the design, integration, testing, and improvement of electrical hardware for semiconductor equipment. You will work alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, process, controls, software, and manufacturing. This role offers a defined technical project with clear objectives, providing you with mentorship and guidance throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to a defined electrical engineering project with clear technical objectives and deliverables.
- Support the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical hardware for semiconductor process-module subsystems.
- Gain hands-on experience with schematics, cable drawings, wiring diagrams, power distribution, sensors, heaters, actuators, interlocks, and control interfaces.
- Assist engineers with translating system and performance requirements into electrical hardware solutions.
- Support electrical component selection and evaluation based on performance, reliability, safety, and system requirements.
- Assist with prototype builds, system integration, design verification, and hardware testing.
- Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electrical hardware issues.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, bills of materials, test plans, and engineering change information.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
- Document project progress, test results, and recommendations.
- Present your project, accomplishments, and key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.
- Follow applicable engineering, laboratory, equipment, information security, confidentiality, and export-control requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts through coursework, research, lab work, or student projects.
- Familiarity with electrical circuits, power systems, sensors, signal interfaces, or related hardware concepts.
- Experience reading or creating electrical schematics.
- Hands-on interest in building, testing, troubleshooting, and understanding complex electromechanical systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical ideas clearly.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions and learn from experienced engineers.
- Interest in semiconductor technology, advanced manufacturing, or complex engineering systems.
- Experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, or power supplies is a plus.
- Familiarity with electrical CAD tools, such as AutoCAD Electrical, is a plus.
- Exposure to PCB interfaces, embedded controls, PLC-based systems, or cable design is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About ASM
ASM manufactures semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Founded in 1968, the company focuses on thin-film deposition technologies like atomic layer deposition and epitaxy. It supports manufacturers in the cloud computing, healthcare, and artificial intelligence sectors. The company operates from its headquarters in Almere and maintains a global presence with 2,722 employees across 15 locations.
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