2027 Spring Electrical Engineer Co-op BS or MS (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials’ Display Controls Department is offering a Co-op position for Spring 2027 in Gloucester, MA. You will assist with documentation, soldering, and PCB design while learning schematic capture and circuit design under senior engineers.

The role starts January 2027, on-site in Gloucester. You must be pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a 3.0+ GPA and have an interest in semiconductor manufacturing. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale required.
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electronic and system documentation.
• Assist in soldering and desoldering components on PCBs.
• Learn schematic capture and PCB design fundamentals.
• Analyze problems with more senior engineers.
• Organize and maintain the Electronics lab.
• Use test equipment to collect data.
• Design and test various circuits.

Skills

Electrical engineering basics

Soldering

Lab practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB testing equipment

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: Gloucester, MA

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. 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.

Job Description

Applied Materials’ Display Controls Department is searching for a Co-op to join our team in Spring 2027! The department is responsible for hardware design and improvements for PCBs. The position will entail the following:

• Assist will electronic and system documentation
• Assist in soldering and un-soldering components on PCBs
• Learn schematic capture and fundamentals of PCB design
• Analyze problems along with more Senior Engineers
• Organize and maintain our Electronics lab
• Use test equipment to gather important data
• Design and test various circuits

Co-op begins in January 2027, on-site at our Gloucester location

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's (or Master's) degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
• Desire to learn
• Quick learner

Compensation

$31 - $41 per hour

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Intern / Student
Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Eligible: Yes

Salary Explanation

The 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.