Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Bachelor's/Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join its Hardware Engineering team in Santa Clara, California. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers on the development, analysis, testing, and improvement of semiconductor equipment and subsystems, with a focus on critical chamber hardware for capital equipment product lines. The position offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, product development, experimental validation, and failure analysis while contributing to engineering projects affecting customer performance and product reliability. The intern will support mechanical design and development, create and modify 3D CAD models and engineering documentation, design and conduct experiments, and communicate findings to project teams. The role also includes participating in prototype development, testing, validation, root-cause investigations, failure analysis, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. The internship is full-time during the summer or a designated internship period. The position is listed as full-time, with no travel and relocation eligibility. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply by December 31, 2026. The position may close earlier depending on application volume or candidate selection.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Good academic standing; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
Available for a full-time internship during the summer or designated internship period.
Strong interest in product design, mechanical systems, and semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
Knowledge of fundamentals of mechanics, materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and machine design.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar platforms.
Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering simulation tools.
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, or data analytics.

Responsibilities

Support mechanical design and development activities for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related hardware.
Create and modify 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
Design and execute engineering experiments, collect and analyze data, and present findings to project teams.
Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
Conduct root-cause investigations and support failure-analysis efforts.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.
Contribute to design reviews and recommend improvements to performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results and recommendations.