Data Scientist Year Round Intern - BS/MS degree (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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. 

• Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

  The position requires developing data science, control solutions and software ideas / techniques that differentiate Applied Service offerings using semiconductor process data. The person will develop, test and analyze advanced algorithms, and implement those solutions with prototype user interfaces which will allow these applications to be tested worldwide at service sites. The position will entail the following:

  • Assist in developing data science software prototypes and interfaces for monitoring semiconductor process tools using Smart Manufacturing techniques such as Predictive Analytics and Digital Twin

  • Develop Python scripts to implement key concepts;

  • Knowledge and application of statistical / data science techniques, including both conventional Machine Learning, i.e., decision trees, regression, and Artificial Intelligence, i.e., neural nets

  • Ability to comprehend recent AI/ML papers and provide steps to reproduce similar results

  • Ability to present findings to technical audience and publish papers

• Additional Job Description

  • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree program in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Data Science, Computer Science.

  • Student must be in good academic standing at their university, with a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale

  • Experience in software development, or semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred

  • Quick learner

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.