Chemist Intern; Bachelors​/Masters - Santa Clara, CA

Applied Materials’ PPB at the CTO office is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026. The role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

• Assist with inorganic, organic, and polymer material/chemical screening, characterization, and metrology work, including safe handling of chemicals.
• Lead small development projects involving materials/chemical characterization, screening, and QC.
• Conduct material/chemical testing and analysis.
• Maintain detailed lab records.
• Support process engineers with material/chemical needs.

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Student in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience in materials characterization or analytical chemistry (preferred).
• Quick learner.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Intern / Student
• Travel:
  Yes, up to 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 internal equity. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the candidate may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

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.