Summer 2026 Process Engineer Intern (masters/phd - Santa Clara, CA)

Process Engineering Intern

Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

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.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.

Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

Applied Materials is looking for a Process Engineering Intern to join our team! Process Engineers in our organization work across technologies such as: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on moderately difficult process engineering experiments
• Perform hardware characterization on moderately difficult systems
• Troubleshoot challenging but manageable problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve 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 moderately difficult process engineering issues or concerns, under general supervision
• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers
• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
• Experience in semiconductor process & metrologies preferred

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.

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.