About the role#
The Advanced Project Development Department is looking for a co-op to join the team. You will work on developing and optimizing processes for the next generation of semiconductor products used by companies around the world.
What you'll do#
- Assist with laboratory plating demonstrations, including tool preparation, processing wafers, measuring wafers, and documentation.
- Lead small development projects that involve wafer metrology.
- Support process engineering through procurement, shipping, and inventory functions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Doctorate or Master's degree program in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
- Good academic standing at your university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is preferred.
- Experience in programming with C, C++, Matlab, or Python is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 6 to 9 months.
- Start date: Beginning of November 2026.
- Compensation: $41 to $50 per hour.
- Employment type: Full time.
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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