Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern

About the role

Join Applied Materials as a Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern in Santa Clara. You will support the design validation and firmware development of custom electronic assemblies used in cutting‑edge semiconductor equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with design validation of electronic designs, measuring signals with oscilloscopes or multimeters and performing statistical analysis.
• Install and troubleshoot electronic assemblies on Applied Materials equipment.
• Support development and validation of firmware for custom electronics.

Required profile

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, graduating between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Good academic standing, preferably GPA ≥ 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Flexible, adaptable mindset thriving in a results‑driven culture.

Required skills

• Experience with electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators.
• Familiarity with FPGA development (Intel/Altera tool chain preferred) or MCU development (STM32 tool chain preferred).

What we offer

• Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, potential bonus and stock award participation.
• Opportunity to work on equipment that advances AI and next‑generation semiconductor chips.