2026 Summer UX Research Intern (Bachelors - Austin, TX)

Applied Materials is a 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. \n\nLocation:\n\nAustin, TX\n\nYou\u2019ll 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\u2014while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. \n\nAt Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We\u2019re 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. \n\nAdditional Details:\n\n * Support research on how engineers, planners, and manufacturing operators interact with analytics tools\u2014conducting interviews, shadowing on the shop floor, and observing workflows to uncover friction points in decision\u2011making.\n * Analyze data from usability tests of dashboards, digital twins, and AI\u2011driven insights to identify opportunities to simplify complex manufacturing information for non\u2011technical users.\n * Create user personas and journey maps for manufacturing roles (e.g., planners, schedulers, process engineers, quality engineers, shift supervisors) to guide product and feature design.\n * Work with product managers, data scientists, and UI/UX designers to validate new analytics features, ensuring they align with real-world use cases such as yield improvement, tool health monitoring, and supply chain exceptions.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nNot Specified\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nNone\n\nApplied 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. \n