Process Engineer Fall 2027 Co-Op

Fall 2027 Co‑Op – Albany, NY

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful Project Work – each intern is assigned a project that delivers value to the business.
• Lean Thinking – interns apply Lean principles and continuous‑improvement thinking throughout their project work; Lean training and resources are provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or modified processes and methods applied in the manufacturing, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductors.
• Work with group engineers to propose criteria and formats for hardware and process evaluations.
• Compile, analyze and present experimental data to colleagues.
• Create and revise standard operating procedures as needed, and document tasks for future reference.
• Compile and analyze test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Assist in recommendation and interpretation of physical and chemical behaviors as part of process characterization.
• Become familiar with semiconductor processing techniques through literature and hands‑on learning.
• Prepare and present a final project report.
• Complete safety training to allow supervised work in the TEL process lab.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Nanoscience, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical), Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields.
• Experience with statistical design and analysis of experiment methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work both in teams and individually.
• Experience working safely in a laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a multidisciplinary and diverse team.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Work may be performed in confined areas in a clean‑room environment, in awkward positions and/or at height.
• Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and ability to lift/carry objects up to 35 lb may be required.
• May require bending, stooping, crawling, or climbing.
• Use of personal protective equipment and adherence to industry safety procedures when working with chemicals, electric currents, high voltage, moving mechanical parts, radiation, etc.
• Occasional overnight travel to TEL factories, training facilities, and customer locations may be required.

Pay

Salary range: $30.35 – $40.60 per hour. Individual pay is determined based on location, experience, skills, job‑related knowledge, education, certifications, and/or training. In addition to base salary, a comprehensive benefits package is offered to full‑time regular employees, with eligibility for bonus plans and long‑term incentives where applicable.

Schedule

Co‑Op duration: Monday, May 17 – December 17 2027.