Chemical Engineering 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 

Hemlock Semiconductor Operations is seeking Chemical Engineering students for summer internship positions at our manufacturing facility located in Hemlock, Michigan. Summer 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.

Projects may include one or more of the following areas:

• Process Optimization and Improvement
• Technology Development and Implementation
• Process Safety

Essential Functions

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

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Preferred Field of Study: Chemical 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. 1032