2026 Summer - Photonics Process Engineering Intern - PhD (Santa Clara, CA)
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: 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. Applied Materials, Inc. is the global 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 enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Applied Materials’ Corporate CTO office is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2026! We focus on developing new materials and devices for emerging markets by harnessing our state-of-the-art materials engineering processing capabilities. We are looking for the best talent to join us this summer to develop the next generation photonic interconnect technologies.
Requirements
- Student must be pursuing a Ph. D. degree program in EE, Physics, MSE or a related field.
- Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
- Experience in optoelectronic device or optical communication; experience in optical modeling preferred.
- Experience in cleanroom device fabrication.
- Good communication and presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Model, design, and develop new device, structure, and integration for new photonic interconnects.
- Conduct literature survey to identity device performance improvement schemes; work with process and integration team to test the feasibility of such schemes.
- Perform electrical, optical, speed and power characterization for new photonic devices; benchmark with state-of-art commercial devices.
- Document process and integration best-known methods; prepare presentations and reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
