Intern (Quality Control)

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Microchip Technology Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Lowell, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the Quality team by maintaining electronic documentation and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards through audits. Perform visual and mechanical inspections of components and products while documenting defects and non-conformances.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field and are seeking hands-on experience in quality control. You possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ISO 9001

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job Description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detailed-orientated Quality Control Intern to support our Quality team during summer 2026. This role provides hands-on experience in quality systems, documentation control, and inspection processes within a manufacturing environment.

  • Review, organize, and maintain electronic quality documentation in accordance with internal procedures

  • Support audits of manufacturing areas to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards

  • Assist with visual and mechanical inspection of incoming supplier components and finished products

  • Participate in cross-functional meetings as a representative of the Quality team

  • Document test results, defects, and non-conformances, and communicate findings to QA staff and management

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality department

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

  • Ability to work on-site 20–40 hours per week; this is a fully in-office (non-remote) position

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Able to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities with minimal notice

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Basic understanding of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) is a plus

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 %, must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, works alone, works around others

Pay Range:

Find information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $17/hr - $19/hr.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Microchip Technology Inc.

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. The content on our LinkedIn page may contain AI-generated imagery, performers and/or audio.
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