2026 Summer Technical Project Management- Bachelor/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:

• The Applied Global Services Service Business Unit (SBU) is seeking a highly- motivated candidate that possesses strong technical knowledge, preferably with Dielectric Deposition semiconductor equipment in the areas of service hardware design, process engineering and optimization, customer fab operations, as well as business acumen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The candidate should have a drive for technical program management and possess effective communication skills; this is a strategic role and will suit someone who can drive growth in partnership with a cross-functional team.
• Coordinate with business unit and AGS Focal to generate initial Cost of Ownership models with focus on quantification and optimization of Preventative Maintenance / Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) labor and material costs.
• Ensure field service team is prepared to support service contracts under DDP products by coordinating with FSO managers and AGS cross functional owners that proper training and documentation is provided to their field teams.
• Promote and implement AGS service elements (i.e., component Engineering, Aix, Materials Engineering) to enable field service to meet or exceed committed installed base performance metrics at expected margins.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Develop CIP products beyond scope of component engineering for unique requirements for key and critical sites that have major contract impact or major potential upsell to Managed or greater contracts.
• Monitor, trend, and drive improvements in global customer installed base key productivity indicators (KPIs) for Managed Tools or higher contract that include tool uptime and PM G2G performance.

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering
• GPA of 3.5 or above preferred
• Prior Semiconductor Equipment Experience
• Strong communication skills, takes initiative and strong reporting skills.
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is preferred.
• Engineering experience with a strong business background and or manufacturing of capital equipment is preferred
• Quick learner and comfortable presenting technical and financial data to the team.
• Experienced in PPT presentations, Project management, 3D Modeling, Excel & Word.

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:

No

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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