Co-Op – Process Engineer
Posted on 8/28/2025

Skyworks
Compensation Overview
$26 - $47.50/hr
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
In Person
Must be able to work onsite up to 6 months (June - December 2026).
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 76101
Description
Seeking a student for a Summer/Fall Co-op with analytical and programming skills to work as part of process engineering team in the manufacture of GaAs power amplifier circuits. Student’s project is to develop programs and procedures to facilitate finding root cause of various fabrication issues. This work involves implementing procedure to track wafer number used in fab tools, automating data mining of the fab database and correlation to determine root cause of fab issues. Student will work with fab engineering team in fast paced 24x7 GaAs Fab. Requires student with fundamentals in computer science with programming skills. Academic background in physics, chemistry, or material science with familiarity with integrated circuit fabrication is desired. This work requires good interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Implement procedure to determine wafer number used in fab tools
- Automate data mining and correlation procedure to determine fab issues
- Make the programs readable and editable
- Document, train and communicate the project to engineering team
Required Experience and Skills
- Currently enrolled in BS/MS/PhD computer science or engineering program
- Able to work onsite up to 6 months (June - December 2026)
- Experienced in programming
- Be able to work in clean room
- Must be able to effectively communicate with other teams
The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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