CMP-Implant Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

CMP/Implant Equipment Engineering Intern – Summer 2026

 

Company Description

 

NXP Semiconductors enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, we are driving innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security & privacy and smart connected solutions markets.

 

Business Line Description

 

NXP is seeking an undergraduate candidate for an internship program, to support the Front End Operations organization at the Austin Manufacturing & Technology Center. As a part of the CMP/Implant engineering organization, the candidate will work alongside manufacturing operations to enhance NXP’s manufacturing performance.

 

Job Summary:

• Work on projects under the direction of an Equipment/Process Engineer to help optimize MTBF, MTTR, maximize equipment efficiency, capacity, cycle time, quality and cost.
• Participate in fab-to-fab standardization activities, tool-to-tool matching, cost reduction, defect reduction, as well as throughput improvement projects.
• Learn to develop logical and objective data analysis skills to establish and track metrics to meet department goals.
• Intern will be the owner responsible for the research, analysis, and presentation to fab leadership of one high-business impact project during their internship.

 

Job Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• Strong data analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of SPC and its use in troubleshooting and making improvements.
• Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
• Only students returning to classes at the end of the internship term will be considered.  If you are graduating in December or May, please look for “Entry Level” or “Graduate Hire” positions.

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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