2026 Summer Physicist/Scientist Intern - PhD (Santa Clara, CA)
Applied Materials
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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About Applied Materials
appliedmaterials.comApplied 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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About Applied Materials
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$55k – $77k
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