2026 Summer Radio Frequency Engineer- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

TEAM OVERVIEW:

• Radio Frequency (RF) engineering team focusing on internal and external customer support, field issue troubleshooting, and engineering innovations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with laboratory projects in development of lab test fixtures for EE/RF projects, e.g. of testing DC/RF power supplies and impedance matching networks. Work with project owners in troubleshooting and functionality test.
• Develop e.g. LabVIEW programs for automation control of lab measurement instruments.
• Support experimental data acquisition and processing, and some simple to moderate data modeling.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Familiar with lab data acquisition, analysis, modeling, and visualization
• Program experience and knowledge e.g. in LabVIEW; able to write scripts to process raw data is a plus
• Able to safely operate basic lab test equipment, e.g. oscilloscope and network analyzer

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Student must be pursuing a Master's degree program in science or engineering area.
• Student is in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Training in power electric and electronics areas is preferred; familiar with circuit simulation, e.g. LTSPICE; Knowledge in Plasma is a plus.
• Good program skill in LabVIEW; and practical experience in serial communication and data acquisition programming. Familiar with serial communication, e.g., RS232/485, command protocol and structure.
• Quick learner

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by March 6, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection. 

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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