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2027 Spring Process Engineer Co-op (Billerica, MA)

Applied Materials

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At a glance

Compensation
$31–41/hr
Location
Billerica, MA
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Applied Materials is seeking a Spring 2027 process engineering co-op in Billerica, Massachusetts. The co-op will work with senior process engineers on customer projects and small development projects, gaining experience with semiconductor fabrication, process setup, wafer processing, and data analysis. The position runs January 11 through July 2, 2027, on-site, and is intended for students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementDesign of ExperimentsWafer ProcessingData Collection and AnalysisProcess SetupRecipe BuildingFab System OperationSemiconductor ProcessingManufacturingAdaptabilityCuriosityQuick Learning

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Related FieldGood Academic StandingGPA 3.0+Semiconductor Processing or Manufacturing Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

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 world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Billerica,MA

You’ll 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 possible—while 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. We’re 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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Applied Materials’ process team is searching for a co-op to join our team in Spring 2027! Our group is utilizing Applied Materials’ leading-edge technologies to solve customer’s high value problems in the research and fabrication phases. This position will provide the opportunity to get your hands on the most advanced technologies. It will help you gain the knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, establish the understanding of variable process, and develop the skills of design of experiment, systematic data analysis and problem solving.

Spring co-op dates: January 11, 2027 - July 2, 2027 on-site at our Billerica, MA location

The position will entail the following:

  • Work together with senior process engineers to collaborate with internal customer and deliver solutions to variable projects

  • Lead small development projects involving project management, design of experiment, wafer processing, data collection and analysis, documentation, and data presenting

  • Hands on the process set up, recipe building and operating the advanced fab operation system

  • Support process engineers through procurement, shipping, and inventory functions

Requirements

  • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or 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

  • A passionate drive, a curious mind and adaptable spirit are expected

  • Quick learner

Compensation

$31 - $41 per hour

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Not Specified

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 members. In 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

How this job compares

Set against the 726 open Process Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$31–41/hr
  • US median$23–30/hr109 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36/hr, is 31% above the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the top quarter of Process Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Process Engineering jobs in Massachusetts and 726 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Process Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (429 postings).
Education
344 of the 726 open Process Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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