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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Applied Materials scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Applied Materials is the largest supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the world, founded in Santa Clara in 1967 and now shipping the deposition, etch, implantation, thermal processing and inspection systems used to build transistors and interconnects. Its tools sit at the heart of nearly every advanced logic and memory fab, and the company also supplies equipment for display panels and a services business that maintains the large installed base. Headquartered in Santa Clara and listed on Nasdaq, it invests heavily in materials engineering research aimed at extending device scaling beyond conventional lithography limits.

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.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As a Process Engineer Intern, you'll work on some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world, shaping 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. Visit our Engineering Careers page to learn more about engineering at Applied.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Student must be pursuing a PhD in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and be in good academic standing at their university

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Semiconductor manufacturing related internship or academic experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected],or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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