About the role#
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Hardware Engineering team. You will work with experienced engineers on the development, analysis, testing, and improvement of semiconductor equipment and subsystems. This role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, experimental validation, and failure analysis while contributing to engineering projects that impact product reliability.
What you'll do#
- Support mechanical design and development for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Design and execute experiments, collect data, and present findings to project teams.
- Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation.
- Conduct root cause investigations and support failure analysis efforts.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and supplier teams.
- Contribute to design reviews to improve performance, reliability, and cost.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations to share project results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program for Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Availability for a full-time internship during the summer of 2027.
- Familiarity with core engineering concepts including mechanics, materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and machine design.
- Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.
- Understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, or data analytics.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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