Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineering Intern, Sophomore (Summer 2027) (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: USA - Vermont - Essex Junction

Salary: $20.00–$40.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global manufactures essential semiconductors for high-growth markets, including AI-enabled applications, with operations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

What you will do

• Support Fab 9 operations by sustaining and running the fab floor and resolving equipment and process issues.
• Establish and manage equipment quality control plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cost reduction, and yield learning.
• Define and maintain equipment installation process qualification plans and roadmaps.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to screen and optimize manufacturing processes for performance, yield, reliability, stability, and cost-of-ownership targets.
• Lead an intern project through completion and present the results during the end-of-year intern poster session.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursue a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a related field through an accredited program during the internship.
• Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and good academic standing.
• English fluency is required for written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Perform all activities safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Nice to have

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, or competitions.
• Project management, innovation, execution, and ambiguity-navigation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, and Design of Experiments.

Culture & Benefits

• One-on-one mentorship and work assignments focused on student growth and development.
• Professional development opportunities and networking with executives.
• Internship experience designed to build skills for a career in the semiconductor industry.