2026 Summer Process Engineering Intern - PhD (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are\n\nApplied 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 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\u00ae a Better Future.\n\nAt 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\u2019re 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.\n\nTeam Overview\n\nApplied Materials\u2019 Office of the CTO group is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2025! At Applied\u2019s CTO group, we focus on developing new semiconductor materials and devices for emerging markets and technology inflections by harnessing our state-of-the-art materials engineering and semiconductor processing capabilities. The position will entail the following:\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * Work with process, hardware, and metrology team to develop new functional PVD materials\n * Design and conduct experiments and collect and analyze metrology data for process optimization\n * Explore new growth areas leveraging Applied\u2019s expertise in precision material engineering\n\n\n\nRequirements\n\n * Education: MSE/EE/Phys, working towards Ph.D. degree and intent on continuing education after the internship\n * Hand-on experience in semiconductor material growth, device fabrication, and characterization\n * Passionate about semiconductor material and device engineering\n * Good communication and presentation skills\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nNot Specified\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nNone\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. \n