About the role#
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Intern to join our team for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Santa Clara, California.
What you'll do#
- Assist with design validation for various electronic projects.
- Measure electrical signals using a scope or multi-meter.
- Perform statistical analysis on the data you capture.
- Install and troubleshoot electronic assemblies on our equipment.
- Support the development and validation of firmware for custom electronics.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- We prefer a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Experience with electronic lab equipment, such as scopes, multimeters, and function generators, is preferred.
- Experience with FPGA (Intel/Altera tool chain) or MCU (STM32 tool chain) is highly desirable.
- You have a flexible and adaptable mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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