PhD Process Engineer Intern - Semiconductors & R&D

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer Intern in Santa Clara for a hands-on opportunity to influence process engineering in semiconductor and display technologies. You will work with world-class R&D teams, experimenting and learning across state-of-the-art projects.

The role requires a PhD candidate in Material Science or Chemical Engineering, with leadership experience and a results-driven mindset. This is a full-time internship supporting core innovations and skill development.

Qualifications

• PhD student in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field in good academic standing.
• Strong leadership and project experience from internships or academia.
• Able to analyze complex information and synthesize practical solutions.
• Demonstrates decisive judgment based on data and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Support development of advanced process engineering initiatives for semiconductor and display technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D teams and engineers to shape process engineering approaches and projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Collaborative mindset

Education

PhD in Material Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer Intern in Santa Clara for a hands-on opportunity to influence process engineering in semiconductor and display technologies. You will work with world-class R&D teams, experimenting and learning across state-of-the-art projects.

The role requires a PhD candidate in Material Science or Chemical Engineering, with leadership experience and a results-driven mindset. This is a full-time internship supporting core innovations and skill development.