2026 Summer - Application Engineer Intern (Santa Clara, CA)
About The Position
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits . Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality . At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. The Process Optimization and Control (POC) team is responsible for developing cutting - edge nanometer - scale metrology for semiconductor process control. We are actively searching for a dynamic eBeam Metrology Application Developer who thrives in a results - driven culture to join our team in summer 202 6 ! We offer a flexible work environment which allows the team to work both on and off site, flexible hours. At Applied Materials, you’ve earned it. The position will entail the following:
Requirements
- Student must be pursuing a Master’s degree program in Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering , Applied Physics or related field.
- Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Understand the statistical data analytics techniques. Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Self - motivated to achieve objectives and meet deadlines under moderate level of guidance and direction
Nice To Haves
- Have general knowledge of and/or exposure to semiconductor industry, process and/or metrology is a plus
- Acquired conceptual knowledge and/or experience of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM, eBeam) is a plus
- General knowledge of programming (e.g. Python, Matlab, etc) is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist with eBeam metrology development projects
- Support d evelop ing imag e solutions for eBeam metrology systems which address critical gaps
- Conduct s oftware and algorithm qualification to address performance gaps
- Perform deep analysis of processes using analytical tools and derive actionable conclusions
- Generate reports and deliver results to customers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
