Intern

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 1,500 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

HSC is seeking a driven student for 2026 Summer Internship. This position is open to qualified and highly committed students enrolled in college. It allows the selected student to work side-by-side with IT personnel to assist with development, and maintenance of various IT applications such as custom web applications and Critical Manufacturing. This role is onsite at our facility in Hemlock, MI.

Essential Functions

The student will be assigned tasks and projects based on their education level, current skills, and targeted development opportunities in line with current business and project needs. This can include:

• Understand current set of custom web applications across multiple technologies
• Build new applications and/ or make changes to current applications
• Develop and test code for the user stories associated with the Critical Manufacturing implementation project
• Prepare technical documentation and test scripts for the developed/ changed functionality

Additional Responsibilities

• Learn various project management methodologies including Agile
• Propose novel solutions based on the new technologies as per the IT roadmap

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Preferred Field of Study: Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Intern must maintain the following:

• The candidate must attend a 4-year university and pursue a certificate or degree in a similar field of study
• Minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale
•  Must be full-time student (12 or more credits) during fall and winter semesters
•  The candidate must be able to work full time during the duration of the summer internship
• The candidate must be within driving distance to the site and have reliable transportation

Preferred Work Experience

• Intern/Co-op experience in relative field of study

Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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
[email protected]
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 1021