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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You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Working student: Modelling and control design of an evaporation system

At Applied Materials in Alzenau, around 200 creative minds are working in an interdisciplinary manner on display technologies of the future. Using the latest methods, tools and innovative technologies, we develop competitive solutions for the display industry.

What you do with us

As part of a development project, a concept for a model-based controlled physical process is to be developed. The basis for the control is a non-linear MPC with open source frameworks like CasADi.

• Identification and modelling of the relevant machine components and systems

• Measurement of the system for parameter identification

• Research and development of a suitable control concept

• Model-based control design and realization in code

• Experimental validation on the test system

What you bring with you

• You are studying engineering, automation technology or similar

• Knowledge of programming in preferably Python or MATLAB/Simulink

• Ideally experience in physical modelling

• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics is a plus

• Analytical mindset and strategic way of working

• Confident written and spoken English skills

What you can expect

• Gaining experience in the automation of physical processes and measuring systems: e.g. evaporation, high vacuum systems, quartz crystal microbalances

• Clearly defined tasks and close supervision

• Work on a current business-relevant project

• Collaboration in a multinational, committed team and an exciting high-tech industry

• Global company with a wide range of opportunities

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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.