2026 Summer Physicist/Scientist Intern - PhD (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials(21 days ago)

Santa Clara, CAOnsiteFull TimeIntern$55,174 - $76,651 (estimated)Research & Development

About this role

Summer 2026 PhD Intern position in Applied Materials' Computational Products & Solutions group, focused on computational modeling and ML for semiconductor process chambers. The role is based in Santa Clara, CA and is a full-time intern opportunity within a global materials engineering company that develops multi-physics simulation platforms (ACE+) used across the semiconductor industry. It offers exposure to product development teams and opportunities for technical growth and relocation support.

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Required Skills

Multiphysics Simulation
Workflow Automation
Machine Learning
Python
C++
Matlab
Fortran
Plasma Processing
Numerical Modeling
Data Analysis

Qualifications

Pursuing PhD
GPA 3.0+

About Applied Materials

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions that enable the production of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The company designs, manufactures and services equipment, software and process technologies across semiconductor fabrication (deposition, etch, implantation, inspection/metrology, CMP, ALD/CVD/PVD), advanced packaging and display manufacturing. Its customers include chipmakers, foundries and display manufacturers worldwide, and it provides process integration, factory automation and lifecycle services to improve yield, performance and cost. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials combines deep R&D and scale to drive device scaling, energy efficiency and new architectures.

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