2027 Summer Intern - Electrical Engineer - BS/MS Degree, (Santa Clara)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials invites motivated engineering students to join as interns in Santa Clara. You will assist in validating electronic designs, measure signals with lab equipment, and analyze data to improve firmware for custom electronics.

You will gain hands-on experience on Applied Materials equipment while supporting design validation and troubleshooting in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Experience with electronic lab equipment (scope, multimeter, function generators) preferred.
• FPGA (Intel/Altera) or MCU (STM32) experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design validation of various electronic designs, including measuring electrical signals with a scope or multimeter and performing basic statistical analysis on captured data.
• Install and troubleshoot electronic assemblies on Applied Materials equipment.
• Support development and validation of firmware for custom electronics.

Skills

Lab equipment usage

Electrical engineering

FPGA (Intel/Altera)

MCU (STM32)

Flexible mindset

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic lab 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.

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: Santa Clara,CA
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.

Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.
Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.
If you’re looking for a great place to grow your career, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design validation of various electronic designs, including measuring electrical signal with a scope or multi-meter and doing statistical analysis on data captured
• Installing and troubleshooting electronic assemblies on Applied Materials equipment
• Support development and validation of firmware for custom electronics

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date between December, 2027 and June, 2028
• Good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience with using electronic lab equipment (scope, multimeter, function generators) preferred
• Experience with FPGA (Intel/Altera tool chain preferred) or MCU (STM32 tool chain preferred) highly desirable
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results driven culture

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.
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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