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2026 Summer Mechanical Engineer Intern - BS/MS (Austin, TX)

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Austin, TX
31-41 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Austin, TX
31-41 Hourly
Internship
Intern will assist in designing and testing mechanical components, using CAD software, and collaborating with suppliers for prototyping.
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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:

Austin,TX

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

Applied Materials’ Austin Engineering Department is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026! Research and rapid development group designing, procuring, testing, and iterating prototype parts as part of a team including physicists, EEs, and software experts. The position will entail the following: 

  • CAD modeling in Creo or Solidworks 

  • Mechanical design and FEA of components 

  • Working with suppliers on rapid prototyping and best manufacturing methods 

  • Designing experiments to test prototype assembly and iterate/improve design as needed
     

Requirements 

  • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering 

  • Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale 

  • Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred 

  • Quick learner

2026 Summer internship program start/end dates:

Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, August 14

Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 28

Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4

Compensation

$31 - $41 per hour

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Top Skills

Creo
Solidworks

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