2025 Summer Process Engineer Intern (Doctorate) - Albany, NY

About the position

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. At Applied, we prioritize your well-being 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. Team Overview Applied Materials’ process team in Material Engineering Technology Accelerator (META center) is searching for an intern to join our team in Summer 2025. Our group is utilizing Applied Materials’ leading-edge technologies to solve customer’s high value problems in the research and fabrication phases. This position will provide the opportunity to get your hands on the most advanced technologies including the EUV process and others. It will help you gain the knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, establish the understanding of variable process, and develop the skills of design of experiment, systematic data analysis and problem solving etc.

Responsibilities

• Work together with senior process engineers to collaborate with internal customer and deliver solutions to variable projects
• Lead small development projects involving project management, design of experiment, wafer processing, data collection and analysis, documentation, and data presenting
• Hands on the process set up, recipe building and operating the advanced fab operation system
• Support process engineers through procurement, shipping, and inventory functions

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Doctorate program in materials science, chemical engineering, physics or chemistry, Nanotechnologies or related field, with an expected graduation date between December, 2025 and June, 2026
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
• A passionate drive, a curious mind and adaptable spirit are expected
• Quick learner

Benefits

• $37-$47 per hour compensation based on location and education level
• Diversity and inclusion programs
• Professional growth opportunities
• Wellness programs