Development Engineer Internships
Development engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Chemicals & Materials, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, with Amazon, Micron Technology, and CEMEX among the employers posting roles now.
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To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
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The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Broadband Plasma (BBP) division is the market-leading optical inspection system used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect critical defects at advanced nodes. These tools combine broadband plasma technology with unmatched sensitivity and speed to support high-volume manufacturing.What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
The Product Development Application Engineer Intern will be responsible for assisting developing and implementing product applications for existing and pre-release products to provide maximum value to the customers.
The candidate is expected to support the following projects during the internship:
- Focus on projects related to new product introduction such as characterization, alpha testing, beta testing and pilot tools in the ramp phase.
- Perform product diagnosis, problem resolution, interface with software and systems engineering to verify that hardware and software problems have been resolved.
- Document all test results and lessons learned in BKMs (Best Known Methods), and transfer knowledge to Product Development Application Engineer at the end of internship.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Level Degree in Engineering with 0 years related work experience;
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $47.02 - $69.00 Per Hour
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
Equal Opportunity Statement
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Broadband Plasma (BBP) division is the market-leading optical inspection system used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect critical defects at advanced nodes. These tools combine broadband plasma technology with unmatched sensitivity and speed to support high-volume manufacturing.What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
The Product Development Application Engineer Intern will be responsible for assisting developing and implementing product applications for existing and pre-release products to provide maximum value to the customers.
The candidate is expected to support the following projects during the internship:
- Focus on projects related to new product introduction such as characterization, alpha testing, beta testing and pilot tools in the ramp phase.
- Perform product diagnosis, problem resolution, interface with software and systems engineering to verify that hardware and software problems have been resolved.
- Document all test results and lessons learned in BKMs (Best Known Methods), and transfer knowledge to Product Development Application Engineer at the end of internship.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Level Degree in Engineering with 0 years related work experience;
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $47.02 - $69.00 Per Hour
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
Equal Opportunity Statement
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
Development Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Amazon18
- Micron Technology8
- CEMEX7
- TikTok7
- MSA Safety5
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
Tips for Your Development Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large employers open summer development engineer internship applications the preceding fall, often in August or September, and close them months before the role starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the start date. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting until spring.
Build proof before you need it
Intern hiring teams cannot rely on your work history, so give them something concrete: two or three documented projects with the tools used and a link to the output. For development engineer candidates, that means a code repository, a CAD or design file, a working prototype, or a published test report, whatever shows you can do the work.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, they rarely appear at fairs. Running both channels widens the pool you reach.
Practice the actual development engineer intern screen out loud
Development engineer intern interviews typically involve a technical screen focused on engineering fundamentals, systems reasoning, or applied problem-solving, depending on the specialty. Practice by working through problems out loud rather than silently, interviewers weigh your reasoning process as much as the final answer, and narrating your approach is a skill that improves with repetition.
Target structured internship programs and apply in the first wave
Many larger employers run cohort-based or rotational engineering internship programs designed for people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have defined application windows. Identify the programs that fit your discipline, note their opening dates, and submit in the first wave rather than waiting to see if you hear back from other applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 84% of the development engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Applying to a focused list of roles that actually fit your situation is more effective than casting wide and hoping.
Development Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio of documented projects gives recruiters something concrete to assess: linked code repositories, design files, or test results show what you can actually build. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a development engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and whether the employer's return-offer window aligns with your graduation. Position yourself by treating every project deliverable seriously and clarifying expectations early, while keeping your full-time search active in parallel.
When should I apply for development engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September, and close them before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the actual start date, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the strongest shot.
Are development engineer internships paid?
Most professional development engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare opportunities before you apply. Unpaid internships exist mainly in certain nonprofit and research settings, and they are the exception rather than the norm.
What should a development engineer resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For each, name the tools and methods used and link directly to the output: a code repository, a CAD model, a published analysis, or a design portfolio. Add relevant coursework in a dedicated section. Keep the resume to one page, intern hiring managers scan quickly, and brevity signals focus.
Are there remote development engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 16% of the development engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they attract applicants from outside the local area, so apply early once you decide remote is right for you. Filter by work type before you start so you only spend time on roles you can actually take.
Can international students get development engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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