About the role#
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Hardware Engineering team in Santa Clara. You will work alongside experienced engineers to develop, analyze, and test semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, experimental validation, and failure analysis on projects that impact product reliability and performance.
What you'll do#
- Support mechanical design and development for semiconductor equipment and hardware.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and documentation.
- Design and run engineering experiments, analyze data, and present findings to project teams.
- Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation.
- Conduct root cause investigations and support failure analysis.
- Work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
- Contribute to design reviews and suggest improvements for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate results.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Available for a full-time internship during the summer of 2027.
- Strong interest in product design, mechanical systems, and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Understanding of mechanics, materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and machine design.
- Experience with CAD software like Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, or data analytics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Modality: On-site.
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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