Tapeout Engineering Intern, Tapeout Operations (Summer 2027) (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Essex Junction, Vermont, United States; full-time, onsite internship requiring at least 40 hours per week.

Expected salary: $20.00–$40.00 per hour. A second listed range of $0.00–$0.00 is not treated as the expected salary.

Company

hirify.global manufactures essential semiconductors and develops power-efficient, high-performance solutions for high-growth markets including AI.

What you will do

• Support final verification and release of customer semiconductor designs to manufacturing with experienced Tapeout Engineers.
• Develop and improve automation scripts and tools for data handling and job submission.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and IT teams.
• Analyze and document tapeout workflows, process metrics, and bottlenecks.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for tapeout-related issues.
• Maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures while following Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field through an accredited degree program during the internship.
• Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and remain in good academic standing.
• Have written and verbal fluency in English.
• Be able to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Nice to have

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, or competitions.
• Strong interest in using AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, workflows, and decision-making.
• Project management skills, including innovation, execution, and navigating ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data analysis tools; experience with Linux/Unix environments, scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell, and version control systems.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor design or manufacturing processes.

Culture & Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship and work assignments focused on professional growth.
• Professional development opportunities and networking with executives.
• Hands-on exposure to industry-leading EDA tools, foundry tapeout processes, advanced technologies, and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Participation in a global entry-level talent pipeline for interns and co-ops.