2025 Summer Reliability Test Engineer Intern

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day.
 

As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

Description:
Intern will support Reliability Test Group activities in the Photonics Platforms group and assist with the generation and reporting of data.  Experiment planning (DOE) and execution as well as Failure Analysis techniques will be taught and projects assigned.

Tasking will involve hands on operation of environmental test chambers and mechanical test equipment including abrasion, adhesion, tensile testing, lap shear, 4pt bend, and flexural strength testing of materials.  Measurement, and evaluation of test results will require use of inspection equipment and good documentation skills. 

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date between December, 2025 and June, 2026

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

• Mechanical engineering experience especially related to thermodynamics, temperature cycling, and product development preferred

• Knowledge of chambers, laboratory equipment, failure analysis, data gathering and documentation experience preferred

• Quick learner, high degree of flexibility

​Compensation:

$33-$36 per hour

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and education level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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