2027 Summer Intern - Physicist/Scientist - PhD (Santa Clara)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions, equipment, and services for semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

What you will do

• Support forward-looking research and development for next-generation plasma processing tools.
• Design and analyze new plasma processing systems for semiconductor applications.
• Use molecular dynamics simulations to study atomic-scale processes at plasma-exposed surfaces.
• Develop capabilities for internal plasma and feature-scale models.
• Apply plasma and surface physics models to analyze plasma etch and deposition experiments.
• Explore machine learning methods for accelerating 2D and 3D plasma and feature-scale modeling.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Proficiency in computational physics, plasma physics, molecular dynamics, plasma chemistry, surface physics, density functional theory, reacting flows, or fluid dynamics.
• Strong learning ability, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of machine learning applications is useful.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on learning, professional development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive employee benefits supporting health and wellbeing.
• Travel required approximately 10% of the time.
• Relocation eligible.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs, as applicable.