College Intern: Chemical Engineer

This job is located in Hemlock, MI.

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

Hemlock Semiconductor Operations is seeking Chemical Engineering students for summer internship positions at our manufacturing facility in Hemlock Michigan.  Interns are assigned challenging projects that provide hands-on, practical work experience that is aligned to the student’s current level of coursework and skills.  These projects support improvements in:

• Safety
• Quality
• Productivity
• Sustainability
• Cost

Potential Position:

• Manufacturing Engineering Intern – Assist Manufacturing engineers with process optimization efforts to improve yield, maximize throughput, maintain quality, increase safety and efficiency.
• Process Engineering Intern – Assist Process Engineers with developing new technology and providing support to manufacturing to solve problems and implement improvements.
• Project Engineering Intern - Assist Project engineers with supporting our manufacturing teams by executing projects that increase process capacity, capability, safety and efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Completion of freshman, sophomore or junior year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70/4.0 (no rounding).
• Must work full-time (40 hours a week) for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer months.
• Proof, upon hire, of unrestricted U.S. employment authorization is required. Unrestricted work status is defined as: Work authorization that has no end date or specific employer restrictions. Employment based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Candidates must apply online. Go to “Career Opportunities”, find the position, apply and attach current a copy of your unofficial transcript to the documents section of the application.

Position Requirements: 

• High level of integrity, professionalism, work ethic and trust.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Benefits:

Competitive Salaries, Paid (Vacation, Sick time and Holidays), Subsidized Housing, Company Sponsored Training.

Screening Requirements:

Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 547