Metrology Engineer Co-op/Intern - Undergraduate (Winter/Spring 2027)
Originally posted 5 November 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role supports second shift (1 PM–9:30 PM) metrology operations in a research and development lab environment. You will work alongside engineers and technicians to execute measurements and support data collection on materials characterization tools.
What you'll do
- Perform metrology measurements in a lab and cleanroom environment.
- Support operation and data collection on materials characterization tools.
- Perform basic tool troubleshooting and log service calls.
- Follow established lab procedures, safety protocols, and cleanroom practices.
- Document measurement results and support basic data analysis.
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to support ongoing experiments and tool utilization during second shift operations.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physics, or a related field with an expected graduation of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Completed coursework in crystal structures and materials properties.
- Willingness and ability to work second shift (1 PM – 9:30 PM) for the duration of the internship.
- Comfort working in a laboratory and cleanroom environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience or academic lab exposure to Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), X-ray Diffraction / X-ray Reflectivity (XRD/XRR), Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (SE), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), or Focused Ion Beam (FIB).
- Experience handling wafers or small samples in a controlled environment.
- Familiarity with basic data analysis and technical documentation.
Skills: metrology, AFM, XRD, SEM, ellipsometry, cleanroom
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 50-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Metrology Inspection
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Open roles in category
224
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Median days open
50 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$160k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (224 roles · 24 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 32 | 224 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1155 | 10085 · 117 employers |
| Median days open | 58 d | 50 d (+8 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $160k |
Skills observed across this category: metrology, AFM, XRD, SEM, ellipsometry, cleanroom
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation · 93 open roles · median 48 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 33 open roles · median 69 d
- Onto Innovation · 26 open roles · median 55 d
- Lam Research · 16 open roles · median 36 d
- Entegris · 9 open roles · median 98 d
- Micron Technology · 9 open roles · median 51 d
How we counted: 224 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Metrology Inspection) roles from 24 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 5 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.