Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$60,000.00 - $73,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Program Overview

Through the 30-month Supply Chain Undergraduate Rotational Development Program, you will rotate through positions in Purchasing, Sourcing, and Commodity Management over the course of 18 months, then apply your learnings to a “final placement” role for an additional 12 months. In the program, participants develop and refine the technical and business skills required to be successful in the Supply Chain organization. You will experience a blended learning environment which includes mentorship, job shadowing, and expanded networking opportunities with leaders and within our Employee Resource Groups such as the Young Professionals Network (YPN).  Participants will have the opportunity to gain high level visibility and create significant impact within a global manufacturing organization. 

Position Details

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

Issuing RFQs, analyzing proposals, negotiating prices, executing orders, and ensuring delivery in support of volume manufacturing requirements.Developing strategies to procure components at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.Assisting with development, alignment, and implementation of commodity strategies across Applied Business Units.Driving resolution to systematic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time.Assisting in developing and presenting high-level cost reduction opportunities.Presenting sourcing, cost, lead time reduction, capacity initiatives to key stakeholders.Forecasting and communicating engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.Providing critical input to outsourcing decisions by performing Make vs. Buy analysis.

Requirements

Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Distribution, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics or related fieldGood academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scaleProficiency in developing effective executive reports and presentationsProficiency in Microsoft office toolsExcellent listening, writing, quantitative, qualitative and oral communication skillsAbility to handle multiple assignments concurrentlyStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact cross-organizationallyAbility to problem-solve creatively and analyticallyCommitment to quality and customer satisfactionDetail-oriented; ability to multi-task; deadline-orientedFlexible and adaptable mindsetThrive in a results-driven cultureNice to have technical skills: Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, R, SAS, SQL, PythonCommitment to completing the 30-month program before pursuing other roles within Applied

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by October 31, 2025. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection. 

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

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.