About the role#
The Ion Source Development Group is seeking an intern for the summer of 2027. You will work on developing new technologies, materials, and designs to improve the output, stability, and lifetime of ion sources used in ion implant tools.
What you'll do#
- Train to become familiar with ion source technology, experimental procedures, and lab tools.
- Develop test plans to explore source performance and run experiments on test stands.
- Perform data acquisition and analysis.
- Create conceptual designs for new parts to improve performance.
- Present your results to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related field.
- Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A desire to learn quickly.
- Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is a plus.
- Coding skills in Python, MATLAB, or LABVIEW are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24 to August 13).
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: $31 to $50 per hour.
- Travel: Approximately 10% of the time.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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