2026 Fall Process Engineer Co-op Adv Degree Gloucester, MA

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.

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Applied Materials Research and Development department (Varian R&D) and Advanced Project Development Department team are searching for a Co-op to join our team in fall 2026!

Our work involves developing and optimizing process for the next-generation of semiconductor product that is in use by leading companies across the world. Our R&D department is working on state-of-the-art tools which are the backbone of the semiconductor industry. Through novel engineering we are advancing processes such as deposition etch pattern shaping and material modification.

Start date: July 2026 for 6-9 months on-site at our Gloucester MA location

The position will entail the following:

• Assist with laboratory plating demonstrations to include: tool preparation processing wafers measuring wafers documentation.

• Lead small development projects involving wafer metrology

• Support process engineering through procurement shipping and inventory functions
  

Requirements

• Preference for students in their final year in a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Physics Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Student must be in good academic standing at their university with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

• Experience/knowledge in semiconductor processing or manufacturing a big plus

• Quick learner. Hands-on and not afraid of building and dissembling things. Good communication skills. Well organized with attention to details.

• Available to work for 6 - 9 months

Compensation

$47 - 50 per hour

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

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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 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.

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