Facilities Engineer, New College Grad- Bachelor's/Master's (Santa Clara, CA)
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. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, healthcare, and supercomputing/AI, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be. Applied Materials is growing at a pace that is driving significant increases in headcount and facilities. As a result, we expect over the next five years to have the most exciting and active project pipeline in our history. In addition to enabling this growth, Applied Materials is also in the early phases of modernizing its entire global workplace portfolio, including our HQ campus in Silicon Valley. The Global Workplace and Infrastructure (GWI) team is responsible for all facilities, from acquisition through operation to disposition. Creating a compelling workplace experience for our employees is central to our mission. As a member of the GWI team, this position will play an exciting and important role in our success. This New College Graduate (NCG) role is designed to provide early‑career professionals with hands‑on exposure to facilities operations, technical infrastructure, and workplace services within a large, complex campus environment. The position supports daily facilities operations while developing foundational skills in safety, reliability, asset management, and service delivery. The role may include structured rotations across facilities disciplines during the first 12–18 months, with the goal of transitioning into a long‑term facilities or technical infrastructure role within GWI.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- Graduation within the NCG eligibility window (per Applied Materials NCG guidelines)
- 0–2 years of relevant work experience (internships, co‑ops, or academic projects acceptable)
Nice To Haves
- Interest in facilities, infrastructure, or industrial environments
- Exposure to building systems, construction, or maintenance through coursework or internships
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Willingness to learn and work in a hands‑on, onsite environment
Responsibilities
- Support day‑to‑day operations of campus facilities, including offices, labs, and technical spaces
- Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance activities for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, controls)
- Participate in operational readiness, inspections, audits, and issue resolution
- Support small facilities projects, upgrades, and renovations under guidance of senior engineers or managers
- Assist with vendor coordination, work order tracking, and service quality monitoring
- Support commissioning, turnover, and warranty tracking activities for new or renovated spaces
- Learn and use CMMS tools (e.g., Maximo) to track work orders, assets, and maintenance history
- Assist with asset data accuracy, documentation, and closeout packages
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, cost, and customer experience
- Work with internal partners including EHS, Security, Real Estate, Construction, IT, and Workplace Services
- Participate in team meetings, safety reviews, and operational planning discussions
- Gain exposure to operating and maintaining complex facilities and R&D lab environments
- Learn industry best practices for facilities reliability, safety, and compliance
- Develop foundational skills in facilities engineering, project support, and vendor management
- Build a long‑term career path within GWI through mentoring, training, and rotational experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
