An internship at onsemi offers a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience through real-world projects that drive innovation in the semiconductor industry. Interns are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and exposed to cutting-edge technologies, fostering both technical skill development and professional growth.
onsemi views internships as a strategic pipeline for entry-level career positions, providing a collaborative and inclusive environment where interns work alongside diverse teams and contribute to high-impact initiatives. The company’s commitment to sustainability, including its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, enables interns to engage in projects that align with global environmental priorities.
Key benefits include:
- Competitive compensation and medical benefits
- Flexible work hours aligned with academic schedules
- Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which foster a sense of belonging and provide opportunities for mentorship and community engagement
- Networking events, professional development workshops, and project showcases that build career readiness and visibility across the organization
Internship roles span multiple disciplines including engineering, business operations, data analytics, and finance, and are designed to align with onsemi’s strategic goals of innovation and workforce development. Structured programs such as rotational field sales and finance analyst tracks offer additional career pathways for interns transitioning into full-time roles.
Responsibilitiesonsemi is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Nampa, Idaho. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment, supporting initiatives focused on process optimization, yield improvement, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will work alongside engineers, technicians, operators, and cross-functional teams to analyze manufacturing data, identify opportunities for improvement, and support projects that directly impact factory performance. This role provides valuable exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and engineering practices while developing technical and professional skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Manufacturing Engineers in process improvement, yield enhancement, and productivity projects.
- Analyze manufacturing and equipment data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate project progress and results.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Assist in developing and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and engineering procedures.
- Support process qualifications, equipment evaluations, and validation activities.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to implement improvements.
- Collect and analyze data related to process capability, throughput, cycle time, quality, and equipment performance.
- Present project findings and recommendations to engineering and site leadership.
Potential Project Assignments
Interns may have the opportunity to contribute to projects such as:
- Yield improvement and defect reduction initiatives.
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement projects.
- Manufacturing cycle time and bottleneck reduction efforts.
- Capacity modeling and production flow analysis.
- Development of Power BI dashboards and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring and process capability analysis.
- Scrap and rework reduction projects.
- Manufacturing automation and data analytics initiatives.
- Cost reduction and operational efficiency projects.
- Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Sophomore standing or above.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, JMP, Minitab, or similar analytical tools.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience with engineering projects, laboratory environments, or manufacturing operations.
- Understanding of statistical analysis and process control concepts.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Data analysis and critical thinking
- Strong attention to detail
- Technical curiosity and willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project management and organization
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Results-oriented mindset
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technologies.
- Hands-on experience solving real-world manufacturing challenges.
- Opportunities to work with experienced engineering professionals.
- Experience utilizing manufacturing data and analytics tools.
- Participation in projects that directly impact business performance.
- Professional development through mentorship and networking opportunities.
Here at onsemi we take great pride in our internship program and the efforts we take to provide students with hands-on industry experience. We provide competitive pay medical benefits, various networking event opportunities, and flexible hours based on school schedule.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Sophomore standing or above
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Interest in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, JMP, Minitab, or similar analytical tools
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with engineering projects, laboratory environments, or manufacturing operations
- Understanding of statistical analysis and process control concepts
onsemi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about onsemi and has not been reviewed or approved by onsemi.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted by a U.S. 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4% and immediate vesting. International plans such as Ireland’s defined contribution scheme and Germany’s company-funded pension elements reinforce long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies include ten paid holidays, flexible vacation for exempt employees, and three to five weeks of vacation for non-exempt staff as tenure grows, alongside sick time accrual. Paid leaves span parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military service, with Europe locations offering additional statutory and seniority-based days.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include eight weeks of paid parental leave, company-sponsored backup care for children, adults, and pets, and up to $15,000 in adoption assistance. Regional provisions such as Switzerland’s child allowance and accessible EAP counseling show added attention to household needs.
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What We Do
We are building a better future through intelligent technology. For over 60 years, onsemi and its ancestors have been leading the world’s greatest technology advancements. onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
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