HVAC Facilities Technician Intern

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Job Description:

Microchip is hiring an HVAC Technician Intern at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This is a paid internship, and Microchip will cover the cost of tuition, required books and most fees for interns currently enrolled in the Facilities Maintenance Technology HVAC AAS program at Portland Community College Swan Island Trades Center.

Interns will learn the operation and maintenance of industrial HVAC systems and equipment, and assuming successful work performance, they will be eligible for a full-time position as a Technician II-Facilities upon completion of the AAS program. Offers of full time employment are also contingent on Fab 4 business need.

Interns are required to work no fewer than 24 hours per week. Their work schedule will accommodate their class schedule for courses required to complete the AAS degree program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to earn a valuable technical credential with minimal student loan debt, and to move directly into a professional technical position with a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions that serves more than 120,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets.

Job Description

Under general supervision of experienced technicians and engineers, interns will learn to:

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems and equipment.

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure that equipment operates efficiently and reliably.

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to HVAC systems.

• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement improvement initiatives for HVAC processes.

• Provide support to the facilities team in other areas as needed, including environmental monitoring and cleanroom support.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

• Support a “self-perform” culture with reduced reliance on external contractors. 

• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a 2-year AAS degree in Facilities Maintenance (HVAC).

• Strong interest in HVAC system operations and maintenance.

• HVAC principles, systems, and operations.

• Excellent organizational, time management and stress management skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Team player. Professional, respectful, and accountable to colleagues, internal customers, and external customers. Ability to take initiative and ownership