2027 Summer Electrical Engineer Intern (Controls/PCB) - BS or MS (Gloucester, MA)

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Gloucester, MA, USA
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31-41 Hourly
Internship
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Summer electrical engineering intern supporting PCB hardware design and improvements. Responsibilities include electronic documentation, PCB component soldering and desoldering, schematic capture, circuit design and testing, laboratory organization, test-equipment data collection, and troubleshooting alongside senior engineers. The role is intended for students pursuing an electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related bachelor’s or master’s degree.
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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 world’s technology. 


What We Offer


Location:

Gloucester,MA

You’ll 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 possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Applied Materials’ Display Controls Department is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2027! The department is responsible for hardware design and improvements for PCBs.


2027 Summer internship program start/end date:

Monday, May 24 - Friday, August 13
Responsibilities will entail the following:

  • Assist will electronic and system documentation
  • Assist in soldering and un-soldering components on PCBs
  • Learn schematic capture and fundamentals of PCB design
  • Analyze problems along with more Senior Engineers
  • Organize and maintain our Electronics lab
  • Use test equipment to gather important data
  • Design and test various circuits

Requirements:

  • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's (or Master's) degree program in Electrical Engineering, computer sciences, Physics, or a related field
  • Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
  • Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
  • Desire to learn
  • Quick learner

Compensation:

$31 - $41 per hour

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 members. In 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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
  • Good academic standing at an accredited university
  • GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
  • Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing
  • Desire to learn
  • Quick learner

Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
23,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.

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