2025 Summer Intern - Process Engineer (Doctorate Degree)

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.

Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

If you’re looking for a great place to grow your career, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Process Engineers work across technologies such as: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.

Responsibilities

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  Participate in the creation of cutting-edge processes used to manufacture the most-advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices

  
  


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  Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments

  
  


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  Perform hardware characterization on a variety of systems

  
  


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  Measure film properties, organize data, and interpret data

  
  


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  Troubleshoot moderately complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve moderately difficult process engineering issues

  
  


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  Generate internal documentation for products, presentations and technical reports

  
  

Requirements

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  Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related field from an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date between December, 2025 and June, 2026

  
  


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  Must be in good academic standing, with a preferred a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred

  
  


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  Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

  
  


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  Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

  
  


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  Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

  
  

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.

Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate Degree (Required)

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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.