2027 Spring Software Engineer Co-op (Billerica, MA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

What We Offer

Location:

Billerica,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. 

Software Engineering Co-Op students will have the opportunity to design software that directly manipulates machinery in a factory process setting. Software Engineering at Applied NEXX is a highly hands-on environment, with many days spent in the lab developing software directly on the machines themselves. This provides a unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your efforts in a way that few engineers get to experience. At Applied NEXX, students will have the opportunity to develop software that directly contributes to the production of chips that power phones, computers, and IoT (Internet of Things) devices used across the globe.

Co-Op students in the Software Engineering group become full members of the team and participate in all aspects of software design, extending beyond coding alone. You will join a cohort of students serving in vital roles across Engineering and Operations at Applied NEXX. In addition, you will participate in monthly co-op events, including lunch with the General Manager of Applied NEXX, a career panel, and final presentations.

Responsibilities:

• Design/code/test new features for various software applications, including but not limited to: robotics, motion control, automation, data analysis and user interfaces
• Work closely with Software, Mechanical, Electrical, and Process Engineers to coordinate the development of new software features as well as resolve field issues
• Analyze data from customer machines to find and resolve software issues

 Position Requirements:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science,
  Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in Object Oriented languages and design
• Ability to thoroughly consider edge cases and unintentional side effects of software changes being made
• Capability to document, explain and design test plans for software they have developed

Preferred Requirements:

• Third or fourth year student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• C, C#, .NET, and Windows software development experience
• Experience in user interface design using C# and XAML
• Experience in robotics and motion control

Compensation:
$37 - $45

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Not Specified

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 [email protected], 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.