Students and Early
Career Programs

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.

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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

Engineering

Full-time and rotational opportunities for engineering grads.

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Field Service Engineering

Field Service Engineering

Accelerated rotation program for Field Service Engineering.

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Global Supply Chain

Global Supply Chain

Launch your career in supply chain management.

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Finance

Finance

Two-year rotation program for finance graduates.

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Manufacturing Background

Manufacturing Engineering

Transform designs into marketable and manufacturing products.

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All Opportunities for New Graduates

All Opportunities for New Graduates

Search all open roles for new college graduates.

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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. 

Internships

Summer 2024 interns with CEO Gary Dickerson

The Applied Materials Momentum Fund

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
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

Meet Pablo

MEET PABLO
CORPORATE STRATEGY INTERN

Meet Susana

MEET SUSANA
GLOBAL PRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEER

Meet Lutz

MEET LUTZ
FIELD SERVICE INSTALLATION ENGINEER

Meet Cho

MEET CHO
TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Meet Fred

MEET FRED
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

Meet Rayne

MEET RAYNE
MATERIALS PROJECT MANAGER

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