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

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

14h

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. 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

• Mechanical CAD & product definition: NX, GD&T, model-based design practices.
• PLM / configuration control: Teamcenter, part number creation, ECO processes.
• Manufacturing-minded design: tolerance stack-ups, DFM/DFA, safety, serviceability, and fixture robustness.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and collaborating in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation, robotic arms, end-of-arm tooling, and system integration.
• Knowledge of robotics programming languages (e.g., Python, ROS)
• Familiarity with PLCs, motion control, and industrial communication protocols.
• Exposure to machine vision, AI/ML for optical inspection, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and release mechanical fixtures and tooling that enable safe, repeatable pilot builds/repairs and smooth handoff to production
• Create and improve new documentation, training content, and mechanical build procedures for NPI/pilot products, supporting transition and post-launch support.
• Partner with cross-functional SMEs (ME/EE/SW/Test/Manufacturing) to debug build issues, close gaps in legacy documentation, and standardize mechanical interfaces.
• Drive engineering change discipline (parts, drawings, revisions) so pilot outcomes are scalable and auditable.

What This Job Offers

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