Summer Process Modeling Optimization Intern Advanced Degree jobs at Applied Materials in United States, Boise

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
• When necessary, works closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements.
• Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 1 or more technologies

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all standard service preventive and corrective maintenance activities within for Photomask Process Equipment established timeframes. Completes quality repairs.
• Responds to fab issues by communicating with other engineers and participating in escalation conference calls. May participate in projects to reduce costs and increase uptime.
• Verifies operational quality of system equipment. Assists senior engineers and customer as needed.
• Applies diagnostic techniques and use of documentation and test equipment with assistance from senior engineers. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems. Uses training and experience to identify some process, software or hardware related system problems.
• Strives to perform BKM’s. Uses knowledge management systems. Follows all IP guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for complete customer satisfaction within work area. Assists in planning, communicating, and coordinating support plans with customer management.
• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value.
• Complies with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a value.

Functional Knowledge

• Has established skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities

Business Expertise

• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others in the discipline
• Assumes responsibility for full customer satisfaction assuring excellent relations within assigned area

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload

Problem Solving

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established options

Impact

• Impacts own team through the quality of the services or information provided; follows standardized procedures and practices and receives regular but moderate supervision and guidance

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange information

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of Wafer/ETCH/Process Tools experience dealing with process defectivity (Photomask preferred)
• Must have a valid US passport or be able to obtain one
• Must be willing to travel for training purposes (domestic & international)
• Must be comfortable working daily in a clean room environment
• MS Office & Software skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) experience HIGHLY preferred
• Robot calibrating/teaching ideally for photomask or wafer handling

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
• When necessary, works closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements.
• Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 1 or more technologies

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
• When necessary, works closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements.
• Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 1 or more technologies

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Experience:

• Dry etch experience preferred

What You’ll Do

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data related to semiconductor memory process development.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and execute experiments aimed at improving performance and reliability.
• Utilize statistical tools and software to analyze data and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements based on experimental results.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, methodologies, and results.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R).
• Basic understanding of semiconductor memory technology.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication and characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
• Previous internship or project experience in the semiconductor industry.

Physical Requirements:

This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

What You’ll Do

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multiple teams within Applied Materials to drive ML/AI applications.
• Identify similarities and differences between teams and how ML/AI solutions can be utilized within those teams appropriately.
• Document Best Known Methods based on team specific needs.
• Analyze data efficiently and communicate analysis outcomes.
• Perform statistical modeling to assist in process optimization.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with plasma physics is ideal
• Strong hardware aptitude
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
• Interest in Machine Learning (ML)

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
• When necessary, works closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements.
• Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 1 or more technologies
• Understand co-optimization / integration value for both customer and Applied BUs. Ensure strong strategic alignment across multiple business units to ensure long term success
• Understand downstream and upstream integration flow impact on co-optimized / integrated solution
• Assist with presentation of analysis during high visibility management and customer review
• Provide accurate and timely updates to management, identifying roadblocks which require additional support to resolve

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Proven track record of strong project management with cross functional teams
• Prior Fab Experience or within Applied experience working across multiple unit processes in an integration or cross-module role

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus