2025Process Engineer Co-Op

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

What You’ll Do 

As a Process Engineering Intern, you'll play a critical role in solving our customers’ biggest challenges by designing and optimizing display and semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work on some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world, gaining firsthand exposure to the way process engineering evolves for our business and the semiconductor industry. Process Engineers at Applied enjoy a diverse and exciting work experience—no two days are the same and the challenges are complex and interesting. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.  

Role Responsibilities:  

• Collect data, analyze, 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/reports for review 

• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports 

• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues or concerns, under direct supervision 

• Become familiar with the process of implementing new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with an availability date from August 2025 - December 2025
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative environments, whether through academic projects or professional roles, with an understanding of team dynamics
• Part time schedule will be flexible at up to approximately 20hrs per week
• Experience or academics in semiconductor device fabrication, including unit processes such as etching, deposition(CVD, PVD, ALD), lithography, and an overall comprehensive understanding of overall process integration and engineering challenges
• Ability to work independently to formulate experiment plan. Familiar with JMP or similar software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or work experience in the semiconductor fabrication or equipment industry  
• Semiconductor device physics knowledge
• Python and/or LabView experience is desirable

Additional Information

Time Type:

Part time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensi