Business Development Intern (MBA)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

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: 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. This project is related to Business Development and Product Marketing for Quantum Computing. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of experience in the following areas: product marketing, business development, market research, competitive analysis, financial analysis, and valuation.

Requirements

Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of experience in the following areas: product marketing, business development, market research, competitive analysis, financial analysis, and valuation.

Responsibilities

Market Research Deeper dive into quantum hardware and software ecosystems
Competitive landscape analysis (startups, enterprises, academic labs)
Track funding trends, partnerships, and government initiatives
Modeling Quantum Opportunity Build comparative models across modalities (superconducting, trapped ion, photonic, neutral atom, etc)
Incorporate cost scaling, performance metrics, and adoption timelines
Use proxy data from semiconductor history for scenario planning
Evergreen Financial Model Develop a dynamic model for Applied's quantum collaborations
Include sensitivity analysis for different partnership structures (JV, licensing, co-development)
Integrate market size projections and ROI scenarios
Foundry Project Support If Foundry materializes, assist in project planning and resource alignment
Prepare financial and technical feasibility assessments
Partnership Strategy Identify potential collaborators (startups, universities, consortia)
Draft partnership frameworks and value propositions.
Business Case Development Highlight gaps and opportunities for Applied
Build go-to-market scenarios for quantum-enabling technologies
Assess risk factors and mitigation strategies
Draft a whitepaper or internal blog on “Applied's Role in Quantum Manufacturing”