About the role#
The Global Repair Factory Operations Engineering Team acts as a bridge between engineering innovation and manufacturing. This team pilots high complexity products and develops the documentation, fixtures, and tooling needed to scale internal repair and manufacturing across the global network. You will help turn advanced technology into repeatable, production ready solutions.
What you'll do#
- Design and release mechanical fixtures and tooling to enable safe, repeatable builds and repairs.
- Create and improve documentation, training content, and mechanical build procedures for new products.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to debug build issues and standardize mechanical interfaces.
- Drive engineering change discipline by managing parts, drawings, and revisions to ensure outcomes are scalable.
What you'll need#
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Comfort working hands-on with hardware.
- Experience with automation, robotic arms, end-of-arm tooling, and system integration.
- Knowledge of robotics programming languages.
- Familiarity with PLCs, motion control, and industrial communication protocols.
- Exposure to machine vision, AI/ML for optical inspection, and simulation tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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