2026 Summer - ALD Process Development Engineer Intern - MS/PhD (Detroit, MI)

Applied Materials

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are 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. What We Offer Location: Home / Mobile,MI-001 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. 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. Applied Materials’ facility onsite at Wayne State University is seeking a highly qualified candidate to work under an industrial/academic collaboration that will focus on the creation of new thin film deposition process technologies. Location: Fully in office 5-days a week at our facility located in Wayne State University; Detroit, Michigan USA Approximate Start Date: May/June 2026 thru August/September 2026 (12-week intern program)

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a MS or PhD degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and be in good academic standing at their university
• Experience with vapor phase deposition techniques, preferably atomic layer deposition
• Demonstrated proficiency in electron microscopy and film characterization techniques such as XPS, XRD, XRF, TEM, FTIR, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Semiconductor-specific academic experience and publication record of related research
• Knowledge of thin film deposition hardware and process troubleshooting
• Experience in thin-film deposition, and/or multiple materials characterization methods such as X-ray (XPS, XRF, XRD) and electron microscopy (TEM, SEM)
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
• 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

Responsibilities

• Design, collect, and interpret process data
• Generate weekly reports on deposition experiments
• Troubleshoot moderately complex problems on deposition hardware
• Measure thin film properties, organize analytical data for review and interpretation
• Interact with colleagues to resolve moderately difficult process issues/problems under general supervision
• Operate independently with minimum level of guidance and direction
• Present a summary of learnings to the broader team at the end of the appointment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern