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2026 Summer Intern - Technical Project/Program Manager
CompanyApplied Materials
LocationSanta Clara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 16, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop project plans and oversee projects from conception to implementation, ensuring objectives are defined and agreed upon. Manage schedules and resources to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
30326
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
We look forward to engaging with you on compelling topics about the semiconductor industry. We want to hear from you, but offensive comments that create an unpleasant environment for our community will be removed. Thanks for your understanding.
About the Role
Develop project plan and oversees from conception and planning to implementation, including strategies, processes, and resources Ensure objectives are clearly defined and agreed to across the business unit. Responsible for managing schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist, and project scheduling software Drive allocated resources from other organizations to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project Interface and coordinate with internal customers to define objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment. Identify and resolve potential complications within the program and develop solutions for resolution Serve as the voice of our business users. Ensure that our user base can get the most possible value out of the processes and tools that we develop Achieve business process compliance and adoption by working directly with end users to understand their needs Must be a current student enrolled in a MS/MBA program pursuing a degree in industrial engineering, product/project management, or a related field Strong educational background in an engineering, technical, and/or business field Ability to work on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to bring people together from a wide variety of organizations Very data driven. Able to develop meaningful Key Performance Indicators and metrics that measure the value created by the programs that you lead Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to maintain alignment across a wide range of stakeholders Must be comfortable presenting program status to management
Key Skills
Project ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsData DrivenCross-Functional TeamsStakeholder ManagementUser EngagementProcess ComplianceMetrics DevelopmentStatus ReportingResource ManagementImplementation StrategiesBusiness ObjectivesTechnical BackgroundEducational Background
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Management & LeadershipEngineeringTechnology
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