New College Grad Process Engineer MSPhD (Winter 2026)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$124000.00 - $171000.00

Location:

Santa ClaraCA

Youll 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.

At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

As a Process Engineer youll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data perform hardware characterization and troubleshoot engineering issues. Youll also measure film properties generate technical documentation and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment learn and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.

WhatYoullDo

As aProcessEngineeryoullplay a critical role in solving our customers biggest challenges by designing andoptimizingsemiconductor manufacturing will workon some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world shapingthe way process engineering evolves for our business and the semiconductor Engineers at Applied enjoya diverseand exciting work experienceno two days are thesameandthe challenges are complex collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductorand displayindustriespartnering with our globally recognized R&D teams onstate-of-the-artresearch and development projects.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by September 30th 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collect data analyze and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments

• Perform hardware characterization on basic systems

• Troubleshootproblems perform Root CauseAnalysisand resolve basic process engineering issues

• Measure film properties and organize data/reports for review

• Generate internal documentation for productspresentationsand technical reports

• Communicate and engagewith customers to resolve basic process engineering issuesor concernsunder direct supervision

• Work with vendor and suppliers under direct supervision

• Become familiar with the process of implementingnew technologyproductsand analytical instrumentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS or Doctorate degree in Materials Science Chemical Engineering or a related field

• Must be able to start the position full time from October 2026 - January 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in semiconductorfabor equipment industry

• Doctorate degree is preferred

• Experience in one or more semiconductor processes (CVD ALD PVD etch epi) material characterization (e.g. FTIR XPS XRD etc)

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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 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.

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Required Experience:

IC