Semiconductor Process R&D Co-op (6-9 mo, Onsite)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a PhD student for a 6–9 month on-site co-op in Gloucester, MA. You will design and execute experiments to advance future semiconductor devices, focusing on patterning and material modification.

You’ll characterize thin films with FTIR, Raman, XPS, XRR, ellipsometry, SEM/TEM and analyze data using Python/MATLAB. Start dates range from September to November 2026, with multiple options.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills in Python/MATLAB.
• Experience with semiconductor processing or thin-film characterization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments focused on patterning and material modification for future devices.
• Characterize thin films with FTIR, Raman, XPS, XRR, ellipsometry, SEM/TEM.
• Design experiments (DOE) and analyze data using Python/MATLAB.
• Collaborate with lithography, deposition, materials science, and modeling teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Design of Experiments

DOE methods

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

FTIR

Raman

XPS

XRR

Ellipsometry

SEM

TEM

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a PhD student for a 6–9 month on-site co-op in Gloucester, MA. You will design and execute experiments to advance future semiconductor devices, focusing on patterning and material modification.

You’ll characterize thin films with FTIR, Raman, XPS, XRR, ellipsometry, SEM/TEM and analyze data using Python/MATLAB. Start dates range from September to November 2026, with multiple options.