Research Scientist - Semiconductor Process Chemistry - Co-op Student Fall 2026
About The Position
This co-op role is an opportunity to contribute to hands-on research and development at the intersection of chemistry and materials science. You'll join our R&D team working on chemical and plasma etching of advanced semiconductor materials, taking on real experimental work from design through execution. This is a chemistry-forward position where you'll investigate open-ended technical challenges, develop and refine laboratory workflows, and contribute directly to research that informs how next-generation materials are processed and understood. You'll have the opportunity to work with meaningful ownership over your experiments, setting up workflows, troubleshooting problems, and documenting findings with enough rigor to support future work, all within a collaborative team that provides guidance and support along the way. If you have a strong foundation in chemistry principles and a genuine interest in how materials behave at the surface level, this is a role where that curiosity gets put to practical use within an active R&D environment.
Requirements
- Currently a student enrolled in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with emphasis on experimental chemistry
- Strong foundation in chemistry principles, including reaction mechanisms, surface chemistry, and kinetics
- Extensive hands-on chemistry lab experience, including independent experimental setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation
- Ability to leverage AI-assisted tools, scientific literature, and technical resources to support research, generate and refine experimental ideas, and accelerate problem-solving while critically evaluating results
Nice To Haves
- Semiconductor etching
- Microfabrication/cleanroom environments
- Operation of vacuum systems (etching, deposition)
- Surface analysis (AFM, SEM, optical microscopy, surface profilometry)
- Residual Gas Analysis (RGA) or Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)
Responsibilities
- Research, design, and execute experiments on chemical (wet) and plasma (dry) etching of modern semiconductor materials
- Investigate open-ended technical challenges involving chemical interactions, process development, and materials compatibility
- Translate experimental process concepts into reliable and repeatable laboratory workflows
- Document experimental methods, results, and technical insights to support ongoing research and future process development
Benefits
- Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
- Community involvement opportunities through charitable alliances
- Inclusive environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, and accessibility
- High-growth company driven by high performance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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