About the role#
As a Field Service Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting advanced semiconductor equipment. You will work alongside experienced engineers to learn how they keep complex manufacturing systems running safely and reliably. This role is based at our customer site in Hillsboro, Oregon, where you will apply your engineering education to real-world technical challenges.
What you'll do#
- Support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance of semiconductor equipment.
- Gain practical experience with mechanical, electrical, vacuum, robotics, sensor, and control systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Participate in equipment inspections, testing, diagnostics, and engineering support activities.
- Use schematics, technical documentation, and diagnostic tools to identify technical issues.
- Work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment while following safety, quality, and customer requirements.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on equipment reliability, serviceability, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with customers, process engineers, and product teams.
- Develop technical documentation and summarize findings.
- Complete a defined internship project addressing an equipment or engineering challenge.
- Participate in team meetings, technical training, and professional-development opportunities.
- Present your project and key learnings at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- 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 from coursework, labs, research, student projects, engineering clubs, or previous internships.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, electronic, or electromechanical schematics.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn how complex systems operate.
- Comfort working in a hands-on technical environment.
- Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment and follow safety procedures.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Curiosity and a willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn from experienced engineers.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with robotics, vacuum technology, electronics, or diagnostic test equipment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Hillsboro, Oregon.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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