Jobs in United States, Massachusetts, Gloucester

What We Offer

Applied Materials’ VSE strategic marketing group is searching for an intern to join our team for FY 2024-2025! Our group is specially working on patterning and implant applications in new emerging semiconductor fabrication related applications. We have state-of-the-art implant tools which are the backbone of the semiconductor industry. Through novel precise materials engineering we are advancing processes such as doping, and various material properties. The position will entail the following:

• Collaborate with implant material processing groups and process demonstrations, processing wafers, measuring wafers, analyzing results, and documentation.
• Participate in development projects involving wafer processing, desire metrology and present updates in group meetings.
• Support process engineering through procurement, shipping samples, and tracking inventory functions.
• START DATE: January 2026, On-site at our Gloucester, MA location

• Available to work for 6 - 12 months.

Requirements:

• Preference for students who are currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field in Semiconductors.
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.

• Hands-on expertise on thin film materials characterizations techniques such as ellipsometry, electrical IV/CV measurements, FTIR, microscopy and mechanical properties testing.

• Familiarity with modeling methodologies such as FEM, Monte Carlo simulations, etc. in addition to knowledge of modelling automation techniques is a big plus

$45 - $50 per hour

What We Offer

Applied Materials’ Systems Engineering C&F is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026! This team is involved in system design, analysis, and product development. The position will entail the following:

• Completion of finite element analysis assignments that estimate the structural and modal characteristics of engineering designs.
• Working with system engineers, supporting measurement and analysis efforts associated with new system, or sub-system design.
• Maintain testing equipment and completing annual calibration procedures.
• Write procedures or test plans for data collection as needed.
• Accessing the machine control system remotely, extracting data from the database, creating reports, presenting findings to the vibration team.
• Completing a research project that will expand best known methods. Publish articles on Applied Wiki (internal online encyclopedia).
• Bi-weekly meetings with supervisor to review status of assigned projects.
• Assisting with other Team projects, tasks, and activities.

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a similar field.
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
• Quick learner

2026 Summer Internship program start/end dates:

$31 - $41 per hour

What We Offer

Applied Materials’ Additive Manufacturing Team is searching for an intern to join our team in Summer 2026! The team works to develop and test components and processes to further Applied Material’s standing in the semiconductor industry. The position will entail the following:

• Working with other engineers, supporting measurement and analysis efforts associated with Additive Manufacturing design.
• Develop a GUI to control a test stand
• Design and order fixtures for the test stand as needed
• Write procedures or test plans for data collection as needed
• Completing a research project that will expand best known methods. Publish articles on Applied Wiki (internal online encyclopedia).
• Weekly meetings with supervisor to review status of assigned projects.
• Assisting with other Team projects, tasks, and activities.

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience with CAD software, Creo preferred
• Experience with additive manufacturing preferred
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
• Quick learner
  

2026 Summer Internship program start/end dates:

$31 - $41 per hour

2026 Summer internship program start/end dates:

Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, August 14

Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 28

Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine assignments aligned with entry-level professional engineering roles.
• Apply fundamental theories, principles, and concepts of Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop competence through structured work assignments and guided learning.
• Use established procedures to solve routine or standard engineering problems.
• Learn and utilize Applied Materials’ engineering change control system.
• Design and create new parts for prototype testing.
• Optimize and improve existing components to reduce cost and enhance performance.
• Present findings and results in a collaborative group environment.
• Work under instruction, guidance, and direction while demonstrating self-driven, hands-on initiative.
  

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• In good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with Creo and Ansys is a plus but not required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.

$31 - $41 per hour

What We Offer

General Profile:Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of complex problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Problem Solving (2 - Working Experience); Planning: Tactical and Strategic (1 - Basic Understanding); Reliability Engineering (0 - No Experience); Collaboration (2 - Working Experience); Data Analytics (1 - Basic Understanding); Quality Methodologies (0 - No Experience); CI Product Characterization (2 - Working Experience); Knowledge Transfer and Management (1 - Basic Understanding); Leading Change (1 - Basic Understanding); CI Methodologies (2 - Working Experience); Listening & Communication (1 - Basic Understanding); Producing Results (1 - Basic Understanding); Project Management (1 - Basic Understanding); Accuracy & Attention to Detail (2 - Working Experience); Influencing (2 - Working Experience); Decision Making and Critical Thinking (1 - Basic Understanding)

Key Responsibilities

Lead optimization of the Value Stream by elimination of waste and making flow improvements across or within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and/or service product operations.

Lead and facilitate Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods and tools to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement. Deliver improvements to Operation’s KPI’s.

Lead Kaizen Events, 8D and Green Belt level projects within and across operations to optimize performance.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Education:Technical Diploma

4 - 7 Years

2026 Summer internship program start/end dates:

Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, August 14

Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 28

Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4
Responsibilities will entail the following:

• Assist will electronic and system documentation

• Assist in soldering and un-soldering components on PCBs

• Learn schematic capture and fundamentals of PCB design

• Analyze problems along with more Senior Engineers

• Organize and maintain our Electronics lab

• Use test equipment to gather important data

• Design and test various circuits

Requirements:

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's (or Master's) degree program in Electrical Engineering, computer sciences, Physics, or a related field

• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred

• Desire to learn

• Quick learner

$31 - $41 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Ensures optimum inventory levels; conducts physical inventories for verification of inventory levels.

Determines staffing requirements; ensures effective recruitment, training, and retention of key staff to enable staff development.

Manages/oversees effective warehousing according to needs.

Generates necessary documentation, including activity/status reports, operation review input, and excess/obsolete analysis.

Create and submit claims for AMAT lost or damaged materials and assist suppliers with their parts claim

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team

Leadership

• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines

Problem Solving

• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems

Impact

• Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issuesMay be required to interact with outside customers, vendors or suppliers