Summer 2027 Process Engineer Intern- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

What We Offer

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll 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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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. 

TEAM OVERVIEW:

Applied Materials’ AGS surface technology team will be hiring an intern to join our team in Spring/Summer 2026. Surface technology team is responsible for developing surface treatments on equipment components like recycle cleanings and passivation to execute applied material’s service business for customers. In this process, surface technology conducts hands-on work in chemistry lab, working with various metrology tools, documenting the procedures and coming up with innovative ideas to accelerate the recycle cleaning business.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with laboratory projects and develop analysis methods for complicated issues.

• Conduct parts and materials analysis, like SEM, Laser Microscope, and other analysis tools.

• Work with project owners and conduct communication HW development, troubleshooting, and functionality test

• Support experiment data acquisition and processing, and report.

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Student must be pursuing a Master's degree program in Science or Engineering area, e.g. Materials, Chemicals and Physics etc.
• PhD's also considered

• Hands on experience on Materials characterization.

• Familiar with materials processing.

• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale preferred

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by December 31, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection. 

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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