Project Engineering Manager 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

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

Responsibilities may entail the following:

• Create and edit technical documentation.
• Assist in soldering and un-soldering components.
• Analyze and review power and signal schematic diagrams and create redlines for CAD.
• Troubleshoot issues hands-on at the factory and analyze problems along with Senior Engineers.
• Use test equipment to gather and analyze data.

Requirements:

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's (or Master's) in Electrical Engineering
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Prior related experience preferred.
• Desire to learn.
• Quick learner.

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

Hourly rate:

$31 - $41 per hour

, ensuring optimal performance through operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• System Operation & Maintenance
  • Perform system operation to align with the business priority set forth by Lab Management
  • Maintenance, testing, checkout, and modification of electro-mechanical systems and specialized test equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve system-level and component-level issues in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
  • Execute new system installations and upgrades as required.
• Technical Documentation & Collaboration
  • Interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation to conduct testing and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate closely with process engineers and technicians to minimize equipment downtime and maintain SPC control.
  • Maintain accurate logbooks and develop or revise departmental procedures.
  • Support process development by performing rework and identifying corrective actions for equipment malfunctions.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and lifting at least 25 pounds to shoulder height.
• Comfortable working in environments with noise, confined spaces, and cleanroom protocols.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools, implementing LOTO procedures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training purposes.

Qualifications

• Education : Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience : 2–4 years of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical systems, preferably in a semiconductor or high-tech environment. Direct hands-on experience with maintaining Applied Materials RTP is preferable.

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.