Top 32 Materials science internships Jobs in California

Materials Science Division Undergraduate Intern - Fall 2026
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- Background check
- Word processing
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Internship, Materials Engineering (Fall 2026)
Tesla —Fremont, CA
- $20 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Data analysis skills
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
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Internship, Materials Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)
Tesla —Palo Alto, CA
- $20 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Engineering
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- Organizational skills
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R&D Intern
Enovix —Fremont, CA
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
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Chemist Intern (Bachelors/Masters - Santa Clara, CA)
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- Full-time
- Quality control
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Metallurgical Engineering Intern
Solcoa Industries —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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TSMC —San Jose, CA
- $42 - $48 an hour
- Electrical Engineering
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- Entry level
Energy & Materials Intern- XRD Advanced Analysis
Toyota Research Institute —Los Altos, CA
- $45 - $65 an hour
- Office
- Software development experience
- Fair chance
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Internship, Chemical Engineer, Cell Engineering (Fall 2026)
Tesla —Fremont, CA
- $20 - $50 an hour
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- In-person
- Internship
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2026 Fall Co-Op - Process Engineering Intern (Doctorate)
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- Full-time
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2026 Fall Engineering Intern
Estes Energy —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Electrical Engineering
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2026 Summer Intern - Physics & AI modeling Engineering
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- Full-time
- Travel
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Technology Development Intern
Sandisk —Milpitas, CA
- $38.94 an hour
- Hybrid work
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- Data analysis skills
- Electrical Engineering
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Machine Learning Physics Graduate Student
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $6,752 - $8,201 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Additive Manufacturing Intern Fall 2026
Rocket Lab Corporation —Long Beach, CA
- $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- US work authorization
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Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing —Santa Clara, CA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Industrial Engineer/Process Improvement Intern
Rubbercraft —Long Beach, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Oracle
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- Analysis skills
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Intern - Microelectronics Architecture/Hardware Energy Efficiency
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $31.02 - $39.26 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- Computer Science
- University
Intern, Medium Voltage Test Engineering
Heron Power —Scotts Valley, CA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
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Student Affairs Coordinator
University of California, Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $27.06 - $45.76 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
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Materials Science Division Undergraduate Intern - Fall 2026

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory -
Livermore, CA

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Job Details

Internship

Benefits

Paid holidays
401(k)

Qualifications

Technical engineering
Presentation software
Word processing
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings

Full Job Description

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for undergraduate students to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. Opportunities include conducting research in the following scientific fields: organic/inorganic synthesis, analytical, computational, materials characterization, actinide materials, optical materials science; electrochemistry; materials chemistry and physics; computational chemistry and materials science; nanoscale materials synthesis and characterization and metallurgy. These positions are in the Materials Science Division and part of the Materials and Chemistry Institute.

You will

Work with scientists on projects involving hands-on work in a laboratory, computation, or data analysis.
Participate in research under close supervision in assigned area.
Gather and analyze the data or information in support of scientific research.
Presenting work through presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or related field.
Ability to apply basic engineering, scientific, or physics principles to solve technical problems.
Demonstrated effective communication skills.
Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications We Desire

Knowledge of chemistry and materials.
GPA of 3.0 or above.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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Holiday Pay
Sick leave accrual
Individual 401(k) contributions
Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position. To be qualified for this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

How to identify fake job advertisements

Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.

To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.

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