2026-2027 Process Engineer Co-op - Doctorate (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials
United States
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipUSD 47 - 50 hourlyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringEducation: phdSkills: ["Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Communication","Presentation"]

Conduct PhD-level research to advance novel semiconductor patterning and material modification processes for future device architectures. Perform thin-film characterization using FTIR, Raman, XPS, XRR, ellipsometry, SEM, and TEM, and design experiments with DOE while analyzing results with Python, MATLAB, and JMP. Collaborate across lithography, etch, deposition, materials science, computational modeling, and customer application teams, presenting findings and contributing to patents.

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2026-2027 Process Engineer Co-op - Doctorate (Gloucester, MA)

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Job Summary

Conduct PhD-level research to advance novel semiconductor patterning and material modification processes for future device architectures. Perform thin-film characterization using FTIR, Raman, XPS, XRR, ellipsometry, SEM, and TEM, and design experiments with DOE while analyzing results with Python, MATLAB, and JMP. Collaborate across lithography, etch, deposition, materials science, computational modeling, and customer application teams, presenting findings and contributing to patents.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship · 9 months
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct research to support novel semiconductor processes focused 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 experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) and analyze data with Python, MATLAB, and JMP.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams across lithography, etch, deposition, materials science, computational modeling, and customer application groups.
  • •Present technical findings to internal stakeholders, with opportunities to contribute to patents and conference presentations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 47 - 50 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics, and available full-time for a 6–9 month co-op/internship.
  • •Research experience in semiconductor processing, thin-film materials, plasma science, or advanced characterization techniques.
  • •Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar computational tools.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to independently design and execute technical investigations.
  • •Experience working in shared research facilities and cleanroom environments while quickly learning new equipment and procedures.
Experience:Semiconductor processingThin-film materialsPlasma scienceAdvanced characterizationMaterials science
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Analytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunicationPresentation
Tech Stack:PythonMATLABJMPFTIRRamanXPSXRREllipsometrySEMTEMDesign of Experiments (DOE)

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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