Facilities Mechanical & Process Water Intern

Job description

About TI Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world’s brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping about 100,000 customers transform the future, today. We’re committed to building a better future – from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities and developing great minds.

Put your talent to work with us – change the world, love your job! About the Internship As an Intern at TI, you will be assigned meaningful projects related to your educational background that are challenging, rewarding, and beneficial to the Facilities organization. Your projects will focus on cost and energy reduction, plant and process safety improvements, reliability enhancement, and complex problem-solving. You will be fully integrated into the Facilities team and supported by a network of engineers, technicians, operators, and leadership as you work through real-world industrial challenges.

Beyond your technical work, you will have unique opportunities to network with other interns through social events, volunteering, and professional development sessions. Put your talent to work with us as a Manufacturing Facilities Mechanical Engineering Intern – change the world, love your job! About the Job Facilities Mechanical Engineering interns will have the opportunity to work on the critical infrastructure and mechanical systems that support our semiconductor manufacturing operations.

You will gain hands-on experience with large-scale mechanical systems, including HVAC (air systems, Fan Filter Units, and exhaust systems), chilled and condenser water systems, cooling towers, and fire protection systems. Working in a cross-disciplinary setting, you will collaborate alongside electrical, chemical, and controls engineers to improve the reliability and efficiency of our facility's mechanical infrastructure.

Key Learning & Support Opportunities

1.

Sustaining & Systems Engineering

Mechanical Systems Exposure: Gain practical knowledge of Non-Process Systems such as HVAC, DX systems, and plant/house vacuum systems.

Operational Excellence

Support the team in maximizing operational and maintenance efficiency for mechanical systems.

Reliability & Risk Analysis

Learn to apply reliability-focused methodologies, including FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Technical Modeling

Assist in learning hydraulic system calculations, flow modeling, and psychrometric heat transfer calculations.

Compliance

Understand how mechanical systems integrate with building codes (IFC, IBC, NFPA) and semiconductor high-purity requirements. 2.

Project Management Support

Project Lifecycle: Participate in the engineering analysis, design, and installation oversight for mechanical distribution systems.

Construction Management

Support the review of construction documentation, such as submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs).

Financial Literacy

Learn how to manage project-related financial information, including change notices, purchase orders, and capital forecasting.

Commissioning

Assist in the execution of project commissioning to ensure all mechanical equipment and infrastructure perform as designed.

Design Documentation

Assist in creating and managing project documentation, including construction drawings, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD). Put your talent to work with us as a Facilities Process Water & Mechanical Intern! Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Currently pursuing a undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field. Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher Preferred Qualifications: Strong interest in industrial facilities, HVAC, or large-scale mechanical systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).