Regional Strategy and Partnerships Intern

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. Singapore offers a full-time internship to gain hands-on experience in regional project planning, research, and business writing. You will contribute to assessments, presentations, and stakeholder coordination across the Southeast Asia region.

Join a global leader and develop practical skills in research, analysis, and communications while learning to drive process improvements in a collaborative regional environment.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and ownership.
• Curious to research unfamiliar topics.
• Able to frame ambiguous issues into clear slides and updates.
• Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop recommendations to support regional initiatives.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement through meeting prep and follow-up actions.
• Track activities, timelines, materials, and actions on regional projects.
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and written updates for varied audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reporting through process enhancements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Research ability

Communication skills

Owns work

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

You’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.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Join Applied Materials South East Asia’s Regional Office and gain hands-on experience supporting projects that connect teams and stakeholders across the region.

Working alongside Regional Office colleagues, the intern will contribute to research, presentations, stakeholder activities, project coordination, and process improvement. The role provides opportunities to gain exposure to corporate strategy & planning, and build practical business skills in a collaborative regional environment.

Preferred Discipline

Any discipline is welcome. We’re looking for strong critical thinking, business research ability, communication skills, and a strong altruistic desire to do meaningful work.

Project Description:

• Research & Analysis: Gather insights, and develop recommendations to support Regional Office initiatives and decision-making
• Partnership & Stakeholder Support : Assist with stakeholder engagement activities through meeting preparation, background research, communications, and follow-up actions
• Projects & Initiatives: Support regional projects by tracking activities, timelines, materials, and outstanding actions.
• Briefings & Communications: Prepare presentations, briefing materials, reports, and written updates for different audiences.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, coordination, and reporting through process enhancements or digital solutions

Desired Skills Required:

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have high agency and a strong sense of ownership – resourceful, don’t wait to be told what to do next
• Are intellectually curious and enjoy researching unfamiliar topics
• Can frame ambiguous issues into clear slides and written updates.
• Are dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Understand how regional projects are developed and delivered.
• Build practical skills in research, analysis, presentations, and business writing.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting project activities from planning through execution.
• Learn how to communicate and collaborate across different teams.
• Apply problem-solving and process-improvement skills to a practical business challenge.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.