2026 Fall Materials Engineering Co-op (TCAD Modeling) - Doctorate (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an Intern in Gloucester, MA, to collaborate on wafer processing and support engineering projects. This role is ideal for Doctoral students in fields like Materials Science or Engineering.

The intern will work on various hands-on tasks during Summer 2026, with a compensation of $41 - $50 per hour, and will require 6-9 months on-site commitment. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and experience with thin film characterization techniques.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on expertise in thin film material characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with modeling methodologies and automation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on wafer processing and handle material demonstrations.
• Support process engineering through procurement and inventory tracking.
• Participate in development projects and present updates.

Skills

Thin film material characterization techniques

Modeling methodologies (FEM, Monte Carlo)

Good academic standing (GPA 3.0+)

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant fields

Tools

TCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with implant material processing groups and process demonstrations, processing wafers, measuring wafers, modeling and simulating processes, analyzing results, and documenting.
• Participate in development projects involving wafer processing, desired metrology, and present updates in group meetings.
• Support process engineering through procurement, shipping samples, and tracking inventory functions.
• Start date: Summer 2026.
• Must be available to work 6‑9 months on site at our Gloucester, MA location.

Requirements

• Preference for students currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related semiconductor field.
• Student must be in good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Hands‑on expertise in thin film material characterization techniques such as ellipsometry, electrical IV/CV measurements, FTIR, microscopy, and mechanical properties testing.
• Familiarity with modeling methodologies such as FEM, Monte Carlo simulations, etc., and knowledge of modeling automation techniques is a big plus.
• TCAD highly preferred.

Compensation

$41 - $50 per hour

Additional Information

• Location: Gloucester, MA
• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Intern / Student
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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