2025 - 26 Process Engineer Co-op - Doctorate (Gloucester, MA)
About The Position
Who We Are 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: Gloucester,MA 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’ Research and Development department (Varian R&D) and Advanced Project Development Department team are searching for co-op/interns to join our team starting in 2025! Our work involves developing and optimizing process for the next-generation of semiconductor product that is in use by leading companies across the world. Our R&D department is working on state-of-the-art tools which are the backbone of the semiconductor industry. Through novel engineering we are advancing processes such as deposition, etch, pattern shaping, and material modification. Start date: Dec 2025/Jan 2026 for 6-9 months, on-site at our Gloucester, MA location The position will entail the following: Assist with laboratory plating demonstrations, to include: tool preparation, processing wafers, measuring wafers, documentation. Lead small development projects involving wafer metrology Support process engineering through procurement, shipping, and inventory functions
Requirements
- Preference for students in their final year in a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Available to work for 6 - 9 months
Nice To Haves
- Experience/knowledge in semiconductor processing or manufacturing a big plus
- Quick learner.
- Hands-on and not afraid of building and dissembling things.
- Good communication skills.
- Well organized with attention to details.
Responsibilities
- Assist with laboratory plating demonstrations, to include: tool preparation, processing wafers, measuring wafers, documentation.
- Lead small development projects involving wafer metrology
- Support process engineering through procurement, shipping, and inventory functions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
