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From associate to postdoc, we recruit college, university and early career talent for internships, rotational programs and full-time opportunities in engineering and business.
Our internship and new college graduate programs are designed to train and engage emerging professionals in a variety of disciplines – from software engineering to supply chain, materials engineering to manufacturing and finance to field service engineering. We provide networking, leadership and team-building opportunities so you’ll gain valuable business contacts as well as practical skills.
If you have a flexible and adaptable mindset and thrive in a results-driven culture, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.
Opportunities for New College Graduates
With the broadest and deepest portfolio of semiconductor products and technology in the world, Applied offers an exciting and dynamic place to launch your career. As an early career professional, you’ll receive world-class training, opportunities to work cross-functionally, and a chance to meet and work with some of the most innovative professionals in the industry. Explore how you can leverage your unique skills, knowledge, experience and education in our New College Graduate (NCG) Program.
Engineering
Full-time and rotational opportunities for engineering grads.
Field Service Engineering
Accelerated rotation program for Field Service Engineering.
Global Supply Chain
Launch your career in supply chain management.
Finance
Two-year rotation program for finance graduates.
Manufacturing Engineering
Transform designs into marketable and manufacturing products.
All Opportunities for New Graduates
Search all open roles for new college graduates.
Internships
We offer wide range of internship and co-op positions for qualified college and university students studying technology and/or business. In addition to individual projects, you’ll attend events that introduce you to all Applied has to offer – including meet and greets with senior executives, tech talks, networking with our Employee Resource Groups and access to online and in-person skills training.
Summer 2024 interns with CEO Gary Dickerson
Grants and Career Opportunities for Women Engineers
Innovation comes from connecting talent and capabilities in new ways. The Applied Materials Momentum Fund, a collaboration with the Last Mile Education Fund, provides grants to eligible women nearing the completion of their bachelor’s or master's degree in engineering. Momentum Fund grant recipients are encouraged to apply for Applied Materials career opportunities.
Recruiting Events
Our University Recruiting Team is always on the go – looking for the next generation of Applied talent at colleges and universities. Find out when we will be at a location near you.
Voice of Employees
Here’s what just a few of our interns and new college grads say about their experience at Applied
"When I first graduated from college, I joined the Applied Materials new college grad rotational program, which is 18 months long, and you do three different rotations, six months each, which was an incredible experience. I not only met a lot of people in the different business units, but it helped expand my overall understanding of the company."
Rayne
Commodity Business Manager
New College Graduate
"At Applied, I learn something new almost every day! I get to work within a cross-functional team and am constantly improving my financial, business and industry acumen. It’s also exciting being part of a company that influences innovation, technology and the world that we live in."
Katie
Financial Analyst
“Getting involved in the Young Professionals Network ERG within the first few months as a new college graduate is the best decision I've made. It was the starting point to creating meaningful connections and friendships with highly aspirational people all throughout the organization."
Cho
Technical project manager
New College Grad
“I feel like I’m part of a family here. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to get to know experts and the other process technicians who are willing to teach me.”
Phillip
Display Group Intern (’22)
"What I like most about Applied's employees are people collaborate with others, transfer their knowledge to newer employees, and their overall willingness to support each other."
Susana
GPS Engineer
New College Graduate
“I’m getting a deep lens into the industry, and my manager gives me a lot of trust to self-manage my own work and solve problems. That’s something you don’t really understand until you’re in the cleanroom and see that what we’re trying to do is literally impossible until we figure it out. No one has done it before. That’s really cool.”
Zachary
Semiconductor Products Group Intern (’19 and ’22)
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MEET PABLO
CORPORATE STRATEGY INTERN
MEET SUSANA
GLOBAL PRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEER
MEET LUTZ
FIELD SERVICE INSTALLATION ENGINEER
MEET CHO
TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
MEET FRED
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER
MEET RAYNE
MATERIALS PROJECT MANAGER
Frequently Asked Questions
To be considered for an internship, new college grad, or early in career opportunity, you must apply to the position posted on our students and early careers website. If you’d like to connect with us in person, check out our upcoming recruiting events to see if we’ll be at a campus near you. At our recruiting events, you’ll have an opportunity to engage with employees, learn more about the company and share more about your background and interest in our programs.
Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. If you’re selected to move forward, a member of our recruiting team will reach out to you for additional information and to arrange an interview. You are always able to review your candidacy for a position by logging into your Applied Materials Workday account for the latest status updates.
For students currently enrolled in school, our recruiting cycle for both new college grads and interns kicks off in September and goes through March. Candidates can expect to hear back on interviews as early as October to as late as March the following year for roles starting in the July/August timeframe.
All intern and early in career applicants should include their contact information, school(s) you attend(ed), actual or anticipated graduation date (not just the year), and major or area of focus. Other great items to include are grade point average (GPA), advanced coursework, school projects, internship or work experience, extracurricular activities and leadership positions. Consult with your school career center for additional useful information on resume building and behavioral interviewing.
Our two largest sites in the US for hiring interns and new grads are our corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, CA, and our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Austin, TX. Our other US sites that hire interns and early in career talent are located in Albany, NY; Gloucester, MA; and Kalispell, MT.
Openings for new college graduates are based on projected needs and include both technical and business positions, including (but not limited to):
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We hire a few hundred summer interns each year, in both technical and business fields. Most internships fall into one of the following categories:
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Supply Chain
- Finance
- Marketing
Our new college graduate positions are open to candidates who have/will have graduated within a year of the proposed start date. For example, for positions starting in Summer 2025, we will be considering candidates with graduation dates between May 2024 – July 2025.
Relocation assistance is given to all US new college grads who are required to relocate over 50 miles for a position. Early in career opportunities that offer relocation assistance to qualified hires will be stated in the job posting.
Our comprehensive benefits package for US hires includes health insurance (medical, dental and vision), Flexible Time Off, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan and matching company contribution, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement program and more. Review the US benefits site for detailed information.
Our internship positions are open to candidates who are currently enrolled full-time in an accredited degree program, and who will not be graduating until after the current academic year. For example, for Summer 2025 internships, candidates who graduate after December 2025 are eligible to apply.
An internship refers to full-time summer term employment or part-time employment during the school year. A co-op refers to full-time multi-season employment, aligned with academic terms based on the semester or quarter system.
Most internships typically run 8-12 weeks during the summer months and co-op positions typically run 6-8 months. On a case-by-case basis, managers may also allow summer interns from local schools to continue part-time work during the academic year.
Relocation assistance is given to all US interns who are required to relocate more than 50 miles for a position.
Depending upon the number of hours worked per week, students in our US internship and co-op programs may receive medical insurance, 401(k) plan and matching contribution, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, employee stock purchase plan, relocation assistance (if eligible) – and more. Review the US Intern Benefits Summary for more information.