About this role
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Location:
Austin,TXYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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Applied Materials’ Austin Engineering Department is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026! Research and rapid development group designing, procuring, testing, and iterating prototype parts as part of a team including physicists, EEs, and software experts. We are a small group of engineers focused on new product development. If you like to dream up things, design them, build and test them with your own two hands, then we are the group for you. The position will entail the following:
Do just about anything needed in service of new product development activities. One day you may be sweeping the lab and the next day you may be presenting to a Vice President on your latest design or experiment.
Typical activities include: concept generation, detailed design in 3D CAD packages (NX, Creo, Solidworks, and Inventor), detailed drawing and bill of material documentation, cabling, assembly & test of equipment (your own designs as well as others), present in design reviews to the group, review other people’s designs in design reviews, operating equipment in our machine shop (CNC, lathe, saw, brake, etc.), conduct experiments, analyze data, analyze designs (FEA), work with supply chain to purchase materials, troubleshoot equipment, write code, modify existing code, participate in safety reviews, attend training (safety, CAD, etc.) and yes, sweep the floor from time to time.
If you have skills in programming we may also involve you in our thruput simulation software efforts and/or our virtual reality software efforts (mostly learning how to use it, learning how to program it, modify it, etc)
Requirements
Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
Quick learner
2026 Summer internship program start/end dates:
Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, August 14
Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 28
Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4
Compensation
$31 - $41 per hour
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Intern / StudentTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Other facts
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
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What you'll do
- The intern will engage in various activities related to new product development, including concept generation, design, testing, and presenting findings. Responsibilities may also include operating equipment, conducting experiments, and collaborating with team members.
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