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, performing 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 position offers opportunities to experiment, learn, and collaborate with research and development teams on advanced projects in the semiconductor and display industries. Customer-facing issue resolution and work with vendors and suppliers are performed under direct supervision. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, includes 10% travel, and is eligible for relocation.
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, or in 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, perform 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 and products and using analytical instrumentation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Candidates may be eligible for a bonus program and stock award program, as applicable.
- Relocation eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
