Equipment Engineer – Summer Intern

Summary: Littelfuse is a leading global manufacturer of electronic components known for its innovative approach and workplace excellence. They are seeking an Equipment Engineer Intern to support equipment performance and reliability in semiconductor manufacturing, working closely with experienced engineers to diagnose issues and improve processes. Responsibilities: - Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance activities on semiconductor manufacturing tools (e.g., etch, deposition, lithography, metrology, CMP, ion implantation) - Perform equipment diagnostics, collect tool data, analyze trends, and propose solutions - Support root‑cause analysis (RCA) for equipment downtime or yield-impacting issues - Help implement equipment upgrades and modifications to improve performance, safety, or reliability - Work with senior engineers to conduct DOE experiments, gather data, and summarize results - Develop or refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation - Partner with manufacturing and process engineering teams to improve tool uptime, wafer output, and process consistency - Present project progress and final results to the engineering leadership team Required Qualifications: - Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance activities on semiconductor manufacturing tools (e.g., etch, deposition, lithography, metrology, CMP, ion implantation) - Perform equipment diagnostics, collect tool data, analyze trends, and propose solutions - Support root‑cause analysis (RCA) for equipment downtime or yield-impacting issues - Help implement equipment upgrades and modifications to improve performance, safety, or reliability - Work with senior engineers to conduct DOE experiments, gather data, and summarize results - Develop or refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation - Partner with manufacturing and process engineering teams to improve tool uptime, wafer output, and process consistency - Present project progress and final results to the engineering leadership team Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with laboratory equipment, hands‑on mechanical/electrical work, or engineering project teams - Exposure to data analysis tools (Excel, Python) - Prior military maintenance training - Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication concepts is a plus Required Skills: Semiconductor manufacturing, Equipment diagnostics, Root-cause analysis Important Skills: Data analysis tools, Standard operating procedures Nice-to-Have Skills: Mechanical work, Electrical work, Engineering project teams, Technical documentation, Presentation skills