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Position Summary: Our Internship program offers students an opportunity to receive training in a hi-tech environment. Throughout your internship, you will gain on-the-job experience while working alongside experienced professionals who provide you with both guidance and autonomy as you work on challenging projects. Our internship programs run typically May - August each year.
Projects and responsibilities:
• Support the efforts of Equipment Engineers to prepare for and execute new semiconductor manufacturing equipment installations.
• Participate in ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Project 1: Mseries model
This project focuses on developing a comprehensive, adaptable 3D CAD model of the M-Series manufacturing flow. The intern will learn the M-Series process and basic packaging concepts, define modeling requirements, and establish CAD standards. They will create a block-level and progressively refined 3D layout that accurately represents key process steps while remaining modular and easy to update as the flow evolves.
Key Objectives
• Learn and document the M-Series process flow and packaging fundamentals
• Develop a scalable 3D CAD model with reusable subassemblies and parametric features
• Create configurations optimized for animated visualization and 3D printing
• Validate model usability through animation-ready exports and 3D-printable files
• Organize and document CAD files for long-term reuse and maintenance
Impact on SkyWater Florida (SWFL)
• Increase the ability of SWFL to create models for customer engagement
• Use as a training model for getting team members up to speed on the process flow
• Create tangible samples that can help with SkyWater's explanation of concept.
Project 2: Fab audit and Tool facility validation
The project will have the interns focused on increasing the fabs organization. The interns will be responsible for auditing all the clear floor times in the RMF and creating labels for the pipes located below each tile. Including the tool name, flow direction, and gas/chem contained in the line. Additionally the interns will be modifying the floor tiles to create a single orientation that each one fits. This will guarantee that the labels are always facing the correct direction.
Key Objectives
• Audit RMF view windows and update labeling to clearly include column and row identifiers
• Add directional flow arrows to improve chem/gas delivery identifiers
• Modify lids by drilling and tapping a peg hole to enforce correct orientation and prevent improper installation
• Increase the size and visibility of pillar labels located on fab walls
• Verify changes with engineering and incorporate feedback where appropriate
Impact on SWFL
• Lower risk of failure, decreasing human-related errors
• Create poke yoke situation
• Value add for safety
Project 3: Larger light box inspection station
This project involves designing and building a bright light inspection station capable of securely holding and inspecting a 300mm wafer. The intern will develop a simple, robust station that provides high-intensity illumination to support visual inspection for surface defects, contamination, and handling damage. The station will be designed with safety, ergonomics, and cleanroom compatibility in mind.
Key Objectives
• Define functional requirements for a 300mm wafer inspection station
• Design a secure wafer holding mechanism that minimizes handling risk and prevents wafer movement
• Select and integrate appropriate bright light sources for uniform illumination without wafer damage
• Ensure compatibility with fab and cleanroom standards (materials, ESD, ergonomics)
• Build and validate with feedback from engineers
Impact to SWFL
• Supporting the needs of the process development team
• Allowing to continue production with quality as a priority
Project 4: Mirra automated chem dispense system support
This project involves working alongside an equipment technician in the development of an automated chemical dispense system. The chemical dispense will lowers downtime for manual configuration changes and yield. This will automatically flush the chemical lines to prevent cross contamination while changing configuration. The intern will contribute to PLC programming, system interfacing, and the design of pneumatic (CDA) and fluid plumbing. The project also includes generating accurate electrical and fluid schematics to support system integration, troubleshooting, and long-term maintainability.
Key Objectives
• Collaborate with an engineer to develop and modify PLC logic for automated chemical dispensing
• Assist with PLC I/O interfacing, sensor integration, and actuator control
• Design and document CDA and chemical fluid plumbing layouts following fab safety standards
• Generate and maintain clear schematics (electrical, pneumatic, and fluid)
• Support testing, debugging, and validation of automated dispense sequences (if time allows)
Impact on SWFL
• Increased reliability of equipment
• Lowered down time, no longer need engineering to do operation manually. Fab techs will be able to flip a switch and the automated system will do the task in 60 seconds
• Continuous improvement of equipment and organization of knowledge for long term use.
Required Qualifications:
Degree Program: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
US Citizenship Required
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.
EOE, including disability/vets