2027 Summer Intern - Electrical Engineer (BS/MS) - Santa Clara, CA
Applied MaterialsJob Title
2027 Summer Intern - Electrical Engineer (BS/MS), Santa Clara
Role Summary
Summer internship supporting design validation, hardware integration, and firmware validation for custom electronics used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The intern will work with engineering teams in lab and equipment environments to run tests, collect data, and support product validation.
Experience Level
Internship / Entry-level - current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a BS or MS degree (see Education Requirements for details).
Responsibilities
Typical duties during the internship include hands-on lab and field support for electronics and firmware development/validation.
- Assist with design validation of electronic designs, including measuring electrical signals with oscilloscope or multimeter and performing statistical analysis on captured data.
- Install, integrate, and troubleshoot electronic assemblies on Applied Materials equipment.
- Support development and validation of firmware for custom electronics.
- Document test procedures, results, and provide clear data analysis to engineering team.
- May include on-site work at customer or company facilities and travel of approximately 10%.
Requirements
Core technical skills and attributes expected for a successful candidate. Degree and academic details are in the Education Requirements section below.
- Must have: Hands-on laboratory aptitude and ability to follow test procedures and record results accurately.
- Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience using electronic lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator).
- Highly desirable: Experience with FPGA tool chains (Intel/Altera) or MCU tool chains (STM32).
- Familiarity with firmware development and validation practices.
- Analytical mindset, adaptability, and ability to work in a results-driven team environment.
Education Requirements
Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university. Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028. Good academic standing is required; preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
About the Company
Company: Applied Materials
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA, United States
Global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor and display industries, designing, manufacturing, and servicing equipment used to produce chips and advanced displays worldwide. Enables customers' production of semiconductor devices and display technologies and supports innovations like AI and IoT.
