About the role#
This internship focuses on developing and scaling AI, data analytics, and knowledge-driven solutions to improve troubleshooting and productivity in semiconductor manufacturing. You will join a team that bridges the gap between engineering, IT, and AI research to turn field challenges into digital solutions.
What you'll do#
- Support FabVantage initiatives to improve process and equipment performance.
- Perform defect troubleshooting and root cause analysis using data.
- Analyze manufacturing and equipment data to identify trends.
- Translate engineering knowledge into scalable digital solutions.
- Work alongside Customer Engineers, Process Engineers, technical experts, AI researchers, and IT teams.
- Support AI adoption, data capture automation, and global training efforts.
- Assist with knowledge capture processes.
What you'll need#
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Experience with semiconductor or manufacturing data, equipment data, or defect analytics.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a part-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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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