2027 Spring Product Quality Engineer Co-op - Bachelor's (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Gloucester, MA, is seeking a Spring 2027 Quality Engineering Intern for the VSU BU Implant team. You will support processing defective material and gain hands-on exposure to cross-functional teams in a semiconductor environment.

The role runs about six months on-site, starting training in Dec 2026 with a Jan 2027 co-op start. The program emphasizes learning SAP, visiting suppliers, and collaborating with engineering groups on small projects.

Qualifications

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university.
• Strong interpersonal, inquisitive mindset, and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of defective material.
• Learn and use SAP Integrated Business System.
• Visit local suppliers with the Quality team.
• Join cross-functional teams to solve problems.
• Interact with engineering groups and participate in small projects.
• Possibility to tour a semiconductor fab.
• Co-op begins Jan. 2027 (training in Dec 2026).
• Approximately 6 months on-site at Gloucester, MA.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SAP

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.

Job Description

Applied Materials’ VSU BU Implant is searching for an intern to join our team in Spring 2027! Working in our Quality Group as a product Quality engineering intern; the position will entail the following:

• Support processing of defective material
• Learning of SAP Integrated Business system
• Will have opportunity to visit local suppliers with our Quality team
• You will participate on cross functional teams in solving problems
• You will be exposed to engineering groups and participate in small projects
• You may if time permits tour a Semi-conductor fab
• Co‑op begins Jan. 2027 (with training starting early‑mid Dec 2026)
• ~ 6 months on‑site at our Gloucester, MA location

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree program in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university
• Student should have strong interpersonal skills and feel comfortable being inquisitive and asking people questions Organization, thirst for problem solving and communication skills a must

Compensation & Additional Information

Compensation: $31 - $33/hr

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Intern / Student

Travel: Not Specified

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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 Statement

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.

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