About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This 6-month Software Engineering co-op (January 2027 start) supports production automation for a Confidential Client in the Semiconductor Manufacturing industry. You will join the Operations Software team and work on internal .NET frameworks and backend systems that support production and New Product Introduction (NPI). This role reports to the Operations Software Team Lead and is an INTERN/co-op position.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in maintaining existing automation platforms for functionality, reliability, and performance
• Support new automation development initiatives and critical production projects
• Design and develop internal .NET frameworks for production automation and backend management
• Collaborate with NPI teams on design, development, and deployment of new production software
• Perform root cause analysis on software failures, lead corrective actions, and communicate findings

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Qualifications & Skills

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related major
• Knowledge of .NET (VB.NET or C#)
• Familiarity with Python
• Strong problem-solving skills related to automation and software development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in an internationally distributed, team-oriented environment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $22.00 to $29.00 per hour (good-faith estimate; final rate depends on qualifications and experience)
• Benefits for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week, including:
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Sick time
  • 15 paid vacation days (accrued biweekly)

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Co-op Program Details

• 6-month co-op assignment beginning January 2027
• Meaningful project work with measurable impact
• Networking opportunities with peers and leadership
• Exposure to multiple divisions and engineering functions
• Support and onboarding focused on culture and belonging

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: City of Rochester, NY, US
• Employment type: INTERN / Co-op
• This is an on-site/production-support role (not a remote position)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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