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Applied Materials 2025 Summer Process Engineer Intern (Doctorate) - Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, California
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible ® a Better Future.
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Applied Materials’ Corporate CTO office is searching for an intern to join our team in summer 2025! 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. The position will entail the following:
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.
Requirements
Student must be pursuing a Ph. D. degree program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science 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
Compensation
$49 - $54 per hour
The rate offered to a selected candidate will be based on a number of factors including location and education level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Intern / Student
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.