PhD Process Engineer Intern — Semiconductors & Materials

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Process Engineer Intern to contribute to advanced process engineering initiatives in semiconductors. The role targets students pursuing a PhD in related fields and offers hands-on collaboration with top R&D teams.

You will gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and develop skills through project work, mentorship, and real-world experiments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field and in good academic standing.
• Semiconductor manufacturing internship or academic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to solve complex problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset in a results-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• As a Process Engineer Intern, you will work on advanced technologies and help shape the evolution of process engineering for semiconductor manufacturing.
• You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with globally recognized R&D teams on state‑of‑the‑art research and development projects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in Material Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Process Engineer Intern to contribute to advanced process engineering initiatives in semiconductors. The role targets students pursuing a PhD in related fields and offers hands-on collaboration with top R&D teams.

You will gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and develop skills through project work, mentorship, and real-world experiments in a fast-paced environment.