Computational Chemistry/Materials Science Intern - Summer 2026

The impact you’ll make

As a Computational Materials/Chemistry Engineering Intern at Lam Research, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, materials science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves identifying new and advanced processes and materials formulations.  Your expertise and knowledge will play a crucial role in our customers’ success, making an impact on next generation semiconductor technologies.

What you’ll do

• Perform computational chemistry to support process engineering research & development, and process/chamber simulations
• Compile and evaluate modeling data to provide guidance on chemistries and materials, as well as appropriate limits and variables for process specifications 

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Chemical Engineering or Materials Science Ph.D. program (or equivalent)
• Experience using DFT software (e.g. Gaussian)
• Interest in advanced technology and an on-going desire to learn
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with reactive molecular dynamics (e.g. ReaxFF)
• Experience with machine learning techniques
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Collaboration/Matrix environment mindset

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.