Mechanical Engineering Intern

Quick Facts

• Role: Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Focus: Supporting mechanical engineering for advanced semiconductor equipment (design, integration, testing, improvement)

Description

Work with experienced engineers on mechanical and interdisciplinary projects supporting the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of electrical hardware used in advanced semiconductor equipment. You will apply mechanical engineering principles, perform engineering calculations/analysis, create/update 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, assist with prototype build/testing and troubleshooting, and support engineering documentation and design reviews. The internship includes a defined technical project with clear objectives and a final presentation of results and learnings.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects for design, development, testing, and improvement of semiconductor equipment

• Apply mechanical design principles, product requirements, and experimental data to support design decisions

• Perform engineering calculations and analysis (structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics)

• Create/update 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using Creo Parametric or similar tools

• Assist with prototype builds, testing, data collection, and evaluation of mechanical designs

• Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations

• Gain exposure to complex mechanical systems (reactors, vacuum chambers, gas delivery systems, pneumatics, cooling circuits, vacuum systems)

• Understand how materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances, coatings, and surface finishes affect equipment design

• Support engineering documentation for prototype builds, manufacturing, testing, and design reviews

• Collaborate with Electrical, process, manufacturing, sourcing, and other engineering teams

• Participate in manufacturing exposure (CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, coatings)

• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions

• Complete a defined internship project and present findings and recommendations at the end

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD student in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related)

• Enrollment and internship eligibility requirements

• Strong interest in mechanical design and semiconductor/advanced manufacturing/product development

• Mechanical design and analysis experience via coursework, research, labs, or student projects

• Basic understanding of mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and materials

• Experience with or exposure to 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)

• Ability to analyze problems, interpret data, and help develop technical solutions

• Attention to detail and eagerness to learn via hands-on engineering

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage internship priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor equipment and epitaxy technology

• Exposure to the full engineering lifecycle (design/analysis through prototype development and testing)

• Practical experience with CAD, mechanical analysis, engineering drawings, testing, and problem-solving

• Understanding of how mechanical engineering supports semiconductor manufacturing technology

• Mentorship and technical guidance from experienced engineers

• Collaboration across mechanical, process, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines

• Opportunity to complete a meaningful technical project and present results at the end