2027 Spring Manufacturing Engineer Co-op (Billerica, MA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

What We Offer

Location:

Billerica,MA

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’ Manufacturing Engineering Department is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer Co-op to join our team. This Co-op will be in a cleanroom environment and will provide you with hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly and modular test. 

 

Spring co-op dates: January 11, 2027 - July 2, 2027 on-site at our Billerica, MA location

Role Responsibilities:  

• Work closely with build and test technicians to identify process improvement opportunities 

• Execute time studies on the build and test lines 

• Lead small manufacturing process improvement projects 

• Develop and update operation method sequences (OMSs) 

• Support manufacturing engineering with part defect root cause analysis and processing 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field 

• Student must be in good academic standing, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.  

• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting and hands-on problem solving 

• Must be a quick learner and willingness to learn new skills 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Engineering experience in development or manufacturing environment

Compensation:

$31 - $41 per hour

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Not Specified

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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.