Intern- Engineering (Environmental Health & Safety)

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Job Description:

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Intern for the Summer of 2026 to become a member of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Team. The candidate will be based at the Colorado Springs Facility. Candidate must use available housing accommodations to qualify.

Essential Functions:

Evaluate and assist the site environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance activities. Monitor hazardous materials usage, storage and disposal. Perform inspections of chemical/gas storage areas, waste storage areas, wastewater treatment facilities, etc. Inspect equipment and review process specifications for compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies. Devise modifications to new and existing equipment and processes to improve environmental, health and safety conditions. Work with the team on hazard identification, evaluation and control and appropriate risk assessments and mitigation. Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and inspection of EHS equipment. Help conduct compliance evaluations and calculations for numerous Environmental Programs. Assist in the implementation of recycling waste streams. Update Safety Data Sheet database and chemical safety label compliance.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Actively enrolled with two years of college complete with an environmental health & safety, environmental science, environmental engineering, or chemical engineering major. Knowledge of EH&S regulations and PFAS preferred. Well versed in communication skill to work with other organizations Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Dust or gases, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration,

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk 30%, Sit/stand 45%, Drive 5%, inside 85%, Outside 15%

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 $17-29/hr.•Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience. Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified. 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

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