2026 Summer Process Engineer Intern (Cambridge, MA)

Applied Materials • Hudson, MA

1d • $33 - $41 • 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. 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. Our team is looking for a hands-on summer intern to help establish new and existing processes on Applied equipment. You will work closely with process engineers within a clean room and will develop, characterize and sustain processes on state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment. This is a hands-on position with most of the work to be accomplished inside the MIT Nano cleanroom located in Cambridge, MA This opportunity exposes chemistry, physics or material science majors to the complex and exciting world of microchip research and manufacturing. You will play a key role developing new processes for Applied's customers as well as researchers, gaining valuable experience in many aspects of nanotechnology used to fabricate novel devices. 2026 Summer internship program start/end dates: Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, August 14 Monday, June 8 - Friday, August 28 Monday, June 15 - Friday, September 4

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or related field with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Must be able to perform hands-on work within clean room facility.
• Must be available for a minimum of 12 weeks this summer (prefer longer)
• Must comply with all relevant Applied's and the lab's safety programs

Responsibilities

• help establish new and existing processes on Applied equipment
• work closely with process engineers within a clean room
• develop, characterize and sustain processes on state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment
• play a key role developing new processes for Applied's customers as well as researchers, gaining valuable experience in many aspects of nanotechnology used to fabricate novel devices

What This Job Offers

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