New College Grad - Process Engineer - Doctorate (Winter 2026)
About The Position
Applied Materials is hiring a new college graduate Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for semiconductor and display technologies. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, conducting hardware characterization, troubleshooting engineering issues, measuring film properties, preparing technical documentation, and engaging with customers to resolve concerns. The engineer will also work with vendors and suppliers and become familiar with implementing new technologies, products, and analytical instrumentation. The Process Engineer will collaborate with globally recognized R&D teams on research and development projects, working on advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies and customer challenges. Customer interactions and vendor/supplier work are performed under direct supervision. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the stated application deadline is November 23, 2026, though the posting may close earlier. Ideal candidates can begin full-time work in Winter 2026, defined as November 2026 through February 2027.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in one or more semiconductor processes, such as CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, or epitaxy.
- Experience with material characterization methods, such as FTIR, XPS, or XRD.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry.
- Availability to start full time in Winter 2026 (November 2026–February 2027).
Responsibilities
- Collect data, analyze results, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments.
- Perform hardware characterization on basic systems.
- Troubleshoot problems, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve basic process engineering issues.
- Measure film properties and organize data and reports for review.
- Generate internal product documentation, presentations, and technical reports.
- Communicate and engage with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues or concerns under direct supervision.
- Work with vendors and suppliers under direct supervision.
- Become familiar with implementing new technologies, products, and analytical instrumentation.
- Design and optimize semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible to participate in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
