Mechanical Engineer Intern – Summer 2027 (Austin, TX)

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term in Austin, TX. The intern will support the Global Repair Factory Operations Engineering team by designing mechanical fixtures, creating documentation, and assisting in the transition of pilot builds to production.

Key responsibilities

• Design and release mechanical fixtures and tooling that enable safe, repeatable pilot builds/repairs and smooth handoff to production.
• Create and improve documentation, training content, and mechanical build procedures for new product introductions and pilot products.
• Partner with cross‑functional SMEs (ME/EE/SW/Test/Manufacturing) to debug build issues, close gaps in legacy documentation, and standardize mechanical interfaces.
• Drive engineering change discipline (parts, drawings, revisions) to ensure pilot outcomes are scalable and auditable.

Required profile

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with hardware in a fast‑moving environment.

Required skills

• Mechanical CAD: NX, GD&T, model‑based design practices.
• PLM/configuration control: Teamcenter, part number creation, ECO processes.
• Manufacturing‑focused design: tolerance stack‑ups, DFM/DFA, safety, serviceability, fixture robustness.
• Automation and robotics: robotic arms, end‑of‑arm tooling, system integration.
• Robotics programming: Python, ROS.
• Industrial control: PLCs, motion control, communication protocols.
• Machine vision, AI/ML for optical inspection, simulation tools.

What we offer

• A supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing programs that promote personal and professional growth.