2026 Fall Process Engineer Co-op - Doctorate (Albany, NY)

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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Team Overview:
Applied Materials’ process team in Material Engineering Technology Accelerator (META center) in Albany, NY is searching for an intern/Co-op to join our team in 2026. Our group is utilizing Applied Materials’ leading-edge technologies to solve customer’s high value problems in the semiconductor research and fabrication phases.

This position will provide the opportunity to get your hands on the most advanced semiconductor technologies including the PVD, CVD, ALD, Epitaxy process, and others. It will help you gain the knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, establish the understanding of variable process, and develop the skills of design of experiment, systematic data analysis and problem solving using Applied in-house and AI tools.

Responsibilities:

Process Engineers work across technologies such as: Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Epitaxy, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Anneal and Implant.

Responsibilities include: 

• Work together with senior process engineers to collaborate with internal customer and deliver solutions to variable projects on-time.

• Lead small development projects involving project management, design of experiment, wafer processing, data collection and analysis, documentation, and data presenting.

• Hands on the process set up, recipe building and operating the advanced automated fab operation system.

• Support process engineers through procurement, shipping, and inventory functions.

Requirements

• Student must be pursuing a Doctorate program in materials science, chemical engineering, physics or chemistry, nanotechnologies, or related fields in U.S. universities.

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

• Hands-on experience, or graduate level coursework in semiconductor fabrication, packaging or manufacturing are preferred.

• A passionate drive, a curious mind and adaptable spirit are expected.

• Must be able to work for a minimum of 6 months+, full-time onsite at our Albany, NY location

Intern/Co-op Duration:

• 6 to 12 months with expected start date July 2026

Compensation:

• $37-$50 per hour

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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 members. In 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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