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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’ Ion Source Development Group is searching for an intern to join our team in Summer 2025! The Ion Source Development Group develops new technologies and explores new materials and designs to improve output, stability and lifetime for the ion sources used in ion implant tools. The position will entail the following: 

Training to become familiar with the ion source technology and experimental procedures and tools. 

Develop test plans to explore different aspects of source performance and run these on source test stands 

Data acquisition and analysis from experiments 

Conceptual design of new parts for improved performance 

Presentation of results in a group environment 

 

Requirements 

Student must be pursuing a Master's degree or Doctorate in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, 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 in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred 

Quick learner 

Coding experience in MATLAB, LABVIEW, or Python is preferred but not necessary 

 

Compensation 

$37 - $47 per hour 

The salary 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.

Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate Degree, Master's Degree

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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.