About the role#
Applied Materials is seeking graduate students for a Process Engineer Co-op role in Gloucester, Massachusetts. You will join our Research and Development and Advanced Project Development teams to work on next-generation semiconductor technologies. This position involves hands-on work with advanced equipment and experimental systems to support the development of processes used in the semiconductor industry.
What you'll do#
- Work directly with semiconductor equipment and processes while following laboratory safety procedures, including limited chemical handling.
- Support process development by preparing equipment, processing wafers, performing measurements and metrology, and documenting experimental results.
- Lead small-scale development projects, analyze the data, and present your findings to engineering teams.
- Assist with general laboratory and process engineering tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Students in their final year of graduate study are encouraged to apply.
- Must maintain active student status and good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Hands-on laboratory experience and a willingness to work directly with experimental hardware.
- Experience conducting research and presenting technical findings.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with programming, data analysis, or AI-related tools such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or Microsoft Copilot is a plus.
- Coursework or experience in semiconductor processing, device fabrication, metrology, or film deposition is desirable.
Location & details#
- Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts (on-site).
- Term: Winter 2027 (6 to 9+ months).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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