About the role#
The AGS System Engineering team is looking for a Master's level Electrical Engineer intern to join our PCBA design group for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Santa Clara, California.
What you'll do#
- Design PCBA layouts using OrCAD and current industry standards.
- Reverse engineer existing boards and perform debugging tasks.
- Run simulations for new hardware designs.
- Work with CPCI protocols for FPGA programming and circuit design.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with microcontroller or FPGA programming.
- Familiarity with analog design and circuit simulation software like Pspice.
- Experience using OrCAD or Altium for board design.
- Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Travel: Up to 10% of the time.
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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