Summer 2027 Industrial Engineering Intern- Bachelor's (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.

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Youll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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TEAM OVERVIEW:

• The FabVantage 360 and Industrial Engineering team support strategic initiatives focused on customer operational excellence tool process improvement data analysis and reporting across engineering and service organizations. The team works closely with engineers project managers and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for improved efficiency enhanced visibility into key metrics and streamlined business processes. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting real-world engineering and operations projects while developing valuable technical and analytical skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support engineering and operations teams through data collection analysis and reporting activities
• Create and maintain reports presentations and documentation using Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Analyze operational and engineering data to identify trends opportunities and process improvement recommendations
• Develop or enhance simple Python scripts to automate repetitive data processing and reporting tasks
• Assist with documenting business processes workflows and standard operating procedures
• Support project teams by organizing data preparing status reports and tracking action items
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute recommendations for process optimization
• Assist in creating executive-level presentations and visual summaries of project results
• Support ad-hoc analysis requests from engineering and management teams

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint)
• Basic AI prompt engineering skills
• Experience with GenAI tools (e.g. Copilot Claude ChatGPT)
• Basic programming knowledge with Python SQL
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize analyze and present data effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Familiarity with databricks Power BI or Tableau preferred
• Knowledge of data visualization best practices
• Understanding process improvement methodologies
• Experience working with engineering manufacturing or operations-related data

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Pursuing a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Systems Engineering Computer Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint through coursework projects internships or extracurricular activities
• Interest in data analysis process improvement and engineering operations
• Ability to work onsite in Santa Clara California during the internship period

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by November 30 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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