About the role#
The NSO department at Applied Materials focuses on installed base fleet harmonization, modernization, and optimization. We are looking for an intern to join the VSE Implantation group for the summer of 2027. You will support the team in driving sales strategies and managing product upgrades for our customers.
What you'll do#
- Act as a link between sales and the VSE business unit to support non-standard system and upgrade sales.
- Help execute sales strategies to reach market penetration and growth targets.
- Learn customer roadmaps and high value products to position upgrade offerings.
- Gather competitive intelligence for VSE business unit analysis.
- Coordinate purchase and configuration specification responses to help close evaluations.
- Conduct value pricing analysis, create marketing collateral, and suggest pricing structures.
- Partner with sales teams to drive order closure.
- Organize technical review meetings and prepare content for quarterly business reviews.
- Deliver technical presentations to customers.
- Assist with financial targets, forecasting, and tracking book and bill commitments.
- Work with program managers to track upgrade pipelines and manage project milestones.
- Attend internal meetings to provide field updates and product feedback.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Product Marketing, or a related field.
- Good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- An interest in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- A self-motivated mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
Location & details#
- Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24 to August 13).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $25 - $41 per hour.
- Status: Full-time internship.
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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