Process Engineer Summer 2027 Intern

Summer 2027 Internship – May 17 to August 20, 2027, Albany, NY.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful Project Work: Every Intern is assigned a project that delivers value to the business.
• Lean Thinking: Interns are expected to apply Lean principles and continuous improvement thinking throughout their project work; Lean training and resources will be provided.
• Goal: Provide interns with meaningful, hands‑on experiences that contribute to business objectives while supporting their professional development.

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 undergraduate or graduate degree in Nanoscience or Engineering; Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering; Material 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 in teams as well as individually.
• Experience working safely in a laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary and diverse team.
• Must be legally authorized 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 in high places.
• Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to lift/carry objects up to 35 pounds may be required.
• May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing.
• May require use of personal protection equipment and proper industry safety procedures when working with dangerous elements or conditions such as chemicals, electric currents or high voltage, moving mechanical parts, radiation, etc.
• Occasional overnight travel to TEL factory, training facilities and customer locations may be required.

Salary Ranges

$30.35 – $40.60. Individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skills, job‑related knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and/or training.