2026 Summer Chemical Engineer Intern- Bachelor's (Austin, TX)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Location: Austin,TX 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 . TEAM OVERVIEW: The Global Repair Factory Operations (GRFO) Engineering Team serves as the bridge between engineering innovation and sustained manufacturing. The team pilots high complexity, high IP products, creating the documentation, fixtures, tooling, BOM control, and training required to scale internal repair and new manufacturing across the global network. By solving challenges and enabling smooth transition and support, we help turn advanced technology into repeatable, production ready solutions.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related.
• Materials/chemistry fundamentals: surface science, process chemistry, contamination control.
• Ability to translate lab/pilot experiments into stable, documented procedures and training.
• Data-driven problem solving and structured documentation habits.
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and collaborating in a fast-moving environment.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to automated or semi‑automated chemical processes (e.g., wet cleaning, surface treatment, coating), with understanding of how chemistry scales from manual to automated equipment.
• Experience with or coursework in Design of Experiments (DOE) for process optimization, recipe development, or equipment qualification in a pilot or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with automated cleaning or surface preparation systems, including awareness of contamination control, surface damage risks, and repeatability.
• Knowledge of process automation and data‑driven manufacturing, including basic exposure to sensors, process metrics, or quality validation in automated workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support pilot development and scale-up of materials and process steps used in repair/new manufacturing workflows (e.g., coatings, cleaning, surface prep, and related chemical processes).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to document processes, establish training, and ensure pilot learnings become production-ready standards.
• Help define process controls, acceptance criteria, and troubleshooting playbooks for consistent outcomes and robust yield.
• Contribute to IP-conscious, safety-first operations in a factory-adjacent pilot setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern