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:
AlbanyNYYoull 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 possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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Team Overview
Applied Materials Process Engineering team in the Materials Engineering Technology Accelerator (META Center) is seeking a Summer 2026 intern.
Our group leverages Applied Materials leading-edge technologies to solve highvalue customer challenges in both research and fabrication settings. This internship offers hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor technologies including EUV-related processes. You will gain exposure to semiconductor fabrication develop process understanding and build skills in experimental design data analysis and problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Process Engineers work across technologies such as:Chemical Vapor Deposition Atomic Layer Deposition Plasma Reactive Ion Etch Physical Vapor Deposition Anneal and Implant.
Work together with senior process engineers to collaborate with internal customers and deliver solutions to variable projects
Lead small development projects involving project coordination design of experiment wafer processing data collection and analysis documentation and data presenting
Perform hands-on work including process set up recipe building and operating the advanced fab operation system.
Support process engineers through procurement shipping and inventory functions
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Masters degree or Ph.D. program in Materials Science Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry or a related field
In good academic standing at their university with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is preferred
Demonstrated curiosity adaptability and strong motivation to learn
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
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
Compensation
$41-$50 per hour
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Intern / StudentTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.