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:

Gloucester,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’ NSO (upgrades / legacy equipment) Department is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026! The NSO department is an integral part of the AMAT VSE Implantation group supporting installed base fleet harmonization, modernization, and optimization opportunities via direct sales to end users and joint development programming.

The position will entail the following:

• Interface between sales and VSE BU for multiple customers and/or regions in support of Non-standard system / upgrade sales

• Support execution to NSO/Upgrades strategy with sales to achieve specific market penetration, share (%) targets and growth.

• Learning customer roadmap and HVPs to help position business unit NSO/Upgrade products with customer specifications and product technical capabilities.

• Contributes to competitive intelligence gathering into VSE BU red teams’ analysis

• Support purchase and configuration specification response coordination with VSE BU product line management required for closure of HW/SW/Process NSO/upgrade evaluations.

• Learn data gathering techniques, conduct value pricing analysis, generate NSO/Upgrades collateral and recommends pricing structure of products. Partners with Sales for order closure.

• Qualify, schedule, and coordinate technical review meetings and Quarterly Business Review NSO content with regional BU/Sales teams.

• Prepares and presents level 0/1 technical presentations to customers.

• Key support component for achieving Account/VSE BU level financial targets (gross margin & revenue), book/bill commit and forecast.

• Support program managers in VSE BU product line NSO/upgrades pipeline for new product releases and upgrades. Establish and manage new NSO/upgrade milestones.

• Attends VSE BU internal meetings to provide NSO/Upgrades product and field inputs/updates as part of VSE BU Product Marketing team.

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

Requirements:

· Student must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Product Marketing or a related field

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

· Interest in semiconductor processing or manufacturing industry

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

· Must be self-motivated, given clear directions; and have a desire to learn and grow.

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 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.