Industrial Engineer Intern
Location: Bloomington, MN| [On-Site]
Employment Type: Temporary – 12-13 weeks
About the Role
The Industrial Engineering Intern will report to the Lead Engineer in the Industrial Engineering group to support operational efficiency and manufacturing improvement projects. Work closely with the Industrial Engineering, Operations, Process and Maintenance Engineering teams to accomplish your tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Capacity studies and reports on key toolsets to drive modeling accuracy
Labor studies and potential improvements that will affect operational efficiency
Fab observations and identifying operational opportunities
Utilize software available to you to solve complex problems (Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Python, etc.)
Qualifications
Required:
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering / industrial and systems engineering, completed sophomore year
Skills: Statistical Analysis, Programming Basics, Optimization techniques
About Us
At Polar Semiconductor, we’re on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S. based manufacturing partner of choice for differentiated power and sensor technologies. With a $525M investment from the CHIPs Act, the state of Minnesota, and private equity, we are looking for the best in the industry to help Polar transform from a captive fab to a pure-play foundry. We are doubling our manufacturing capacity and investing in advanced BCD and Wide Bandgap technology such as GaN. Polar has a long history in manufacturing automotive grade semiconductors and we are expanding in strategic markets such as national defense and AI data centers. We pride ourselves on state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.
What We Offer:
Salary: $25.50 - $32.20 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes 401(k) plan and paid time off.
Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or industrial and systems engineering
- Completed sophomore year of bachelor's degree program
- Statistical analysis skills
- Programming basics
- Optimization techniques
What We Do
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor LLC has decades of experience in high-performance, automotive-grade semiconductor manufacturing. As the wafer fabrication and R&D division of Sanken Electric Company, we operate more than 310,000 square-foot facility that includes 160,000 square-feet of class-1 cleanroom space. We specialize in 200mm wafer fabrication on proprietary semiconductor technologies with most destined for use in robust automotive, commercial and industrial applications. With investments in new clean room space, state of the art equipments, and advanced silicon technologies, Polar continues to enhance its manufacturing competitiveness. Polar is ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified
