2026 Engineer Development Rotation Program - Mechanical Engineer I New College Grad - BS or MS (Gloucester, MA)

The Program

Join the Fusion team in 2026! Fusion is a rotational training program within the Applied Materials Semiconductor Equipment business unit located in Gloucester, MA. It is designed to attract, assimilate, grow, and retain the most talented engineers entering the industry today.

During the first two years of employment, Fusion engineers go through a series of rotational assignments and work on cutting-edge designs to enable next generation technologies. The rotations typically consist of three or four unique engineering departmental assignments and one manufacturing department assignment. These rotations help Fusion members and managers determine where the Fusion member will flourish in their full-time position at Applied Materials.

Responsibilities

Our early career Mechanical Engineers at the Bachelor's level perform project assignments under the guidance of senior engineers. You will develop competence in the role by performing structured work assignments while using existing procedures to solve both routine and standard problems.

Program starts in Summer 2026, on-site at our Gloucester, MA campus

Responsibilities include:

• In support of design projects, coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components/equipment and identify sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues
• Design or modify mechanical engineering layouts/schematics, and/or detailed drawings/specifications
• Perform and document engineering test reports
• Perform engineering analysis
• Effective use of engineering processes in the resolution of mechanical problems
• May be responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle

Requirements:

• Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

Considerations

• Previous internship or related experience in field
• Demonstrated leadership experience in associations

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Up to 1 Year

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payment Plan:

None

U.S. Salary Range:
$70,000.00 - $95,500.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

Client-provided location(s): Gloucester, MA

Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2516253

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-08T19:55:06