About the role#
NXP is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Management Intern to support facilities, infrastructure, and site development projects at our Chandler semiconductor manufacturing campus. This position offers hands-on experience in project planning, execution, and reporting. You will work alongside project managers, facilities engineers, and operations teams. You will also own a defined project or improvement initiative throughout the summer, which you will present to site leadership at the end of your term.
What you'll do#
- Support project planning, execution, and closeout activities including scope development, scheduling, and documentation.
- Coordinate project activities across Facilities, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and EHS teams.
- Participate in project meetings, track action items, and drive deliverables to completion.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, trackers, dashboards, and reports.
- Review project documentation, engineering packages, and technical data for accuracy.
- Assist with project risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.
- Support field walkdowns, design reviews, and execution activities in an active manufacturing environment.
- Prepare presentations and project updates for engineering teams and site leadership.
- Gain exposure to capital projects, utility systems, and site capacity improvements.
- Follow all site safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related technical field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous internship, co-op, leadership, or project experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with project management principles or methodologies is a plus.
- Experience using Power BI, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar reporting and scheduling tools is preferred.
- Interest in semiconductor manufacturing, facilities engineering, construction, or capital project management.
- Experience analyzing and presenting data to technical or non-technical audiences.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Chandler, Arizona.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors is a public company that operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Founded in 2006, the company produces processors, microcontrollers, and sensors for the automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. It maintains operations in over 30 countries with a workforce of more than 22,000 employees. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of 12.61 billion dollars.
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