Semiconductor Process R&D Co-op

Applied Materials

Gloucester (MA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 69,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Materials in Gloucester, MA invites PhD students to join our R&D group for a 6–9 month internship/co-op focused on semiconductor processes, thin-film materials, and advanced characterization. You will work on patterning and material modification for future device architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This full-time internship offers hands-on experimentation, training in cleanroom protocols, and potential for patents or conference presentations.

Qualifications

Pursuing a PhD in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
Must be enrolled in a PhD program and available for 6–9 months full-time.
Experience in semiconductor processing, thin-film materials, plasma science or advanced characterization.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and support novel semiconductor processes focusing on patterning and material modification for future device architectures.
Perform thin-film characterization using FTIR, Raman, XPS, XRR, ellipsometry, SEM, TEM and related techniques.
Design and execute DOE-based experiments and analyze data with Python, MATLAB, JMP.
Collaborate with lithography, etch, deposition, materials science, modeling and customer groups.
Present technical findings to internal stakeholders; potential for patents and conference talks.
Available for a 6–9 month co-op on-site at Gloucester location; multiple September–November 2026 start dates.