About the role#
The Supplier Engineering Group works with suppliers to validate their manufacturing capabilities. You will ensure that parts meet engineering drawings and technical requirements. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with New Product Development teams to ensure engineering drawing requirements are clear and accurate.
- Work with New Product Introduction teams to involve suppliers early in the review of specifications.
- Use project management skills and quality tools to investigate alternate manufacturing processes.
- Participate in the supplier selection process to build a competitive supply base.
- Help resolve quality problems and manage incidents.
- Engage with special process suppliers, including those focused on cleaning, plating, anodization, surface treatments, and coatings.
- Partner with teams across supply chain, project management, engineering, and quality.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, such as Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, Biomedical, or Environmental Engineering.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Chandler, Phoenix, or Tempe, Arizona.
- This is a full-time internship 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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