2026 Summer Materials Engineer Co‑op/Intern (TCAD Modeling) - Doctorate (Gloucester, MA)

Applied Materials • Gloucester, MA

1d • $45 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
Applied Materials’ VSE strategic marketing group is searching for an intern to join our team for summer 2026! Our group is specially working on patterning and implant applications in new emerging semiconductor fabrication related applications. We have state-of-the-art implant tools which are the backbone of the semiconductor industry. Through novel precise materials engineering we are advancing processes such as doping, and various material properties. The position will entail the following:

Requirements

• Preference for students who are currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field in Semiconductors.
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Hands-on expertise on thin film materials characterizations techniques such as ellipsometry, electrical IV/CV measurements, FTIR, microscopy and mechanical properties testing.
• Familiarity with modeling methodologies such as FEM, Monte Carlo simulations, etc. in addition to knowledge of modelling automation techniques is a big plus
• TCAD highly preferred
• Must be available to work 6 - 9 months, onsite at our Gloucester, MA location

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with implant material processing groups and process demonstrations, processing wafers, measuring wafers, modelling and simulating processes, analyzing results, and documentation.
• Participate in development projects involving wafer processing, desired metrology and present updates in group meetings.
• Support process engineering through procurement, shipping samples, and tracking inventory functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree