About the role#
The Chemical Engineering Intern will join the R&D team to support the development of current and next-generation products. You will work alongside engineers and scientists to gain hands-on experience with chemical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems in a semiconductor environment.
What you'll do#
- Support the research, design, and development of chemical delivery systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
- Assist with laboratory experiments, prototype development, and performance testing.
- Build test manifolds using pumps, valves, regulators, filters, tubing, fittings, sensors, and other components.
- Help select construction materials suitable for corrosive, hazardous, and high-purity chemicals.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental and test data.
- Create test plans, procedures, and reports.
- Troubleshoot system issues to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks, test records, and project documentation.
- Follow all laboratory, chemical-handling, environmental, health, and safety procedures.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or completed a bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
- Interest in semiconductor equipment, chemical processes, or vapor delivery technologies.
- Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and comfort working around lab equipment and chemical systems.
- Coursework or experience in heat transfer, mass transfer, or fluid systems.
- Familiarity with software programming, automation, PLC programming, controls, or data acquisition systems.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to wear required cleanroom garb and work in a Class 1000 or better cleanroom.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour.
- Status: Part-time, rolling term.
About RASIRC
RASIRC produces gas delivery systems and humidification technology for the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and medical industries. Founded in 2005 by Jeffrey Spiegelman, the company specializes in converting liquid chemistries into controlled gas flows. Its product line includes vaporizers for hydrogen peroxide and hydrazine, as well as water vapor systems. The company operates out of San Diego, California, and maintains a staff of 56 employees.
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