About the role#
The Particle Science team in the Implant New Product Introduction Department is seeking a co-op for the Winter or Fall 2027 terms. This role focuses on developing particle defectivity learning, source identification methods, and mitigation strategies for ion implantation systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience by connecting materials science, surface analysis, wafer inspection, data analysis, and process engineering to solve contamination-control problems.
What you'll do#
- Support particle science investigations, including particle source tracking, wafer defect review, and correlating defects to tool hardware and process conditions.
- Plan and execute experiments involving wafer processing, inspection, metrology, sample handling, and documentation.
- Analyze metrology and characterization data to identify trends and summarize findings for technical teams.
- Integrate experimental observations with computational modeling to develop mechanistic insights into ion beam-material interactions.
- Lead a small development project focused on particle reduction, characterization, or metrology.
- Collaborate with process, hardware, and lab teams while communicating results through technical summaries and presentations.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Interest in semiconductor processing, particle contamination, and materials characterization.
- Ability to learn quickly, work safely in a lab, and document work clearly.
- Experience with wafer inspection, optical or SEM review, surface analysis, or cleanroom processing is preferred.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools like Python, MATLAB, JMP, or Excel is preferred.
- Familiarity with computational methods such as molecular dynamics, DFT, or machine learning is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 6 to 9 months.
- Employment Type: Full-time paid co-op.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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