2026 Summer Intern, Business Operations Technical Program Manager

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Location: Santa Clara,CA 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.

Requirements

Strong educational background in an engineering, technical, and/or business field
Ability to work on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to bring people together from a wide variety of organizations
Very data driven. Able to develop meaningful Key Performance Indicators and metrics that measure the value created by the programs that you lead
Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Must be able to maintain alignment across a wide range of stakeholders
Must be comfortable presenting program status to management

Responsibilities

Apply your business management skills to support various operational projects. This includes implementing best practices in operational excellence, developing frameworks to streamline processes, and creating ways of working models to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, document processes, and track project progress.
Utilize your project management skills to effectively manage projects within the Sustainability operations organization.
Create project plans, align on resources, and monitor project timelines.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders and provide status updates.