2025 New Grad Roles

Hi all!

I'm a 2nd year MS ChemE student expected to graduate next year in Spring. I'm actively looking for RCG/NCG roles in Manufacturing/Process/Integration/Process Development areas starting in 2025 in companies like Intel, Samsung, Micron, TSMC, WD, Applied Materials, KLA, ASML, Lam, TEL.

I have done coursework in Solid-state Physics, Electron Microscopy (have hands on SEM EDX TEM experience) and plan to take IC Fabrication and Device Physics courses in this academic year. I have also used equipments like UV/vis, Profilometry, AFM and PVD (Evaporator).

Can anyone shed light on the hiring timeline (and process) of these aforementioned companies, and also your experience working here? How generic am I as an applicant? How much would a referral help?

I'm also an international student so I will need visa sponsorship to work in the US. Please share some insights and experience, I'm totally new to this (and kinda freaking out given the current plight of the industry haha)!