About the role#
Applied Materials is seeking an intern for the AGS OCE department for Summer 2027. This role supports customer support and the development of solutions for field issues within the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
What you'll do#
- Assist with laboratory projects, including the development of test fixtures for electrical and radio frequency projects.
- Test DC and RF power supplies alongside impedance matching networks.
- Collaborate with project owners on troubleshooting and functionality testing.
- Develop LabVIEW programs to automate the control of lab measurement instruments.
- Support experimental data acquisition and processing tasks.
- Perform data modeling at a simple to moderate level.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related science or engineering field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Strong understanding of analog and digital electrical circuits.
- Hands-on experience with measurement and troubleshooting at the board and module levels.
- Proficiency in LabVIEW programming and practical experience with serial communication, including RS232/485 command protocols.
- Experience with data acquisition, processing, and modeling.
- Familiarity with circuit simulation tools like LTSPICE.
- Training in power electronics is preferred, and knowledge of plasma physics is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This position is paid.
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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