2026 Summer EHS/Product Safety Engineer Intern (Bachelors -- Multiple Locations)

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. 

Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow. 

If you’re looking for a great place to grow your career, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.  

Program Overview 

Through the Environmental, Health and Safety Rotational Development Program, you will rotate through two key organizations, Environmental, Health and Safety and Product Safety, over the course of 12-weeks during the summer, all while developing the technical and business skills required to be successful in your full-time role in either in the Environmental, Health and Safety or Product Safety disciplines. In the program, you will experience a blended learning environment which includes mentorship, job shadowing, and expanded networking opportunities with leaders and within our Employee Resource Groups.  Participants will have the opportunity to gain high level visibility and create significant impact within Applied Materials Silicon Valley locations.  

Position Details 

During a series of rotations, participants will take on full-time responsibility of their functional role, which includes: 

• Assist in the continuous improvement of EHS compliance programs (e.g., Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Hearing Conservation, Occupational Safety, Radiation Safety and Respiratory Protection). 

• Assists in inspection/auditing of laboratory environment to detect existing and potential hazards; recommends corrective or preventative measures and collaborate on solutions.  

• Participate in a cross-function team to investigate incidents to drive root cause analyses and identification of corrective action(s). 

• Be an active member of the volunteer emergency response team.  

• Participate in a cross functional team to perform risk assessment to identify potential hazards and analyze what could happen if the hazard occurs and develop mitigation steps to prevent such an occurrence. 

• Participates in compliance evaluation of products per company and governmental requirements.   

• Performs product/system safety analysis on components, subsystems, and systems. 

• Prepares periodic and special reports in connection with engineering studies and projects and from liaison with other companies and outside organizations. 

• Manage 3rd party Product Safety tool assessments and drive corrective actions within the various internal organizations. 

Requirements 

• Studying Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety or engineering discipline  

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

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment. 

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view. 

• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. 

• Data analytics (e.g., advanced excel, working with multiple data sets for decision making) 

• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture. 

• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. 

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.