2027 Spring Process Engineer Co-op (Billerica, MA)

0001 Applied Materials, Inc; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. invites students to join our Spring 2027 co-op in Billerica, MA.

You will work with senior process engineers on development projects, learning DOE, data analysis, and recipe setup on advanced semiconductor fabrication equipment. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, maintain good academic standing (GPA 3.0+), and may have semiconductor experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field.
• Good academic standing; GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior process engineers to support variable projects and internal customers.
• Lead small development projects involving design of experiments, data collection and analysis, and documentation.
• Assist in process setup, recipe building, and operation of the fab system.
• Support process engineers with procurement, shipping, and inventory activities.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Eng/Electrical Eng/Physics

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next‑generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

What We Offer

Location: Billerica,MA. You'll 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-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Applied Materials' process team is searching for a co-op to join our team in Spring 2027! Our group is utilizing Applied Materials' leading‑edge technologies to solve customers' high value problems in the research and fabrication phases. This position will provide the opportunity to get your hands on the most advanced technologies. It will help you gain the knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, establish the understanding of variable process, and develop the skills of design of experiment, systematic data analysis and problem solving.

Spring co-op dates: January 11, 2027 - July 2, 2027 on‑site at our Billerica, MA location

The position will entail the following

• Work together with senior process engineers to collaborate with internal customer and deliver solutions to variable projects
• Lead small development projects involving project management, design of experiment, wafer processing, data collection and analysis, documentation, and data presenting
• Hands on the process set up, recipe building and operating the advanced fab operation system
• Support process engineers through procurement, shipping, and inventory functions

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
• A passionate drive, a curious mind and adaptable spirit are expected
• Quick learner

Compensation $31 - $41 per hour

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Intern / Student

Travel: Not Specified

Relocation Eligible: Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e‑mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.