Process Support Engineer (Entry-level)

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Singapore seeks a Process Support Engineer (PSE) to guide semiconductor processes from concept to qualification. You will provide high-visibility, on-site customer support, diagnose complex equipment, and collaborate with customers and R&D to optimize process conditions, tool uptime, and yield in a fast-paced cleanroom.

This entry-level role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry/physics/materials engineering/electrical engineering, plus 1 year in the semiconductor fab or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field.
• 1 year of experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain sensitive information and work to build consensus among project stakeholders.
• Must be able to work closely with customer at customer's site/ cleanroom daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment
• Work closely with the customer to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices
• Create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE); analyze data with statistics; and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
• Troubleshoot complex problems; perform multiple root cause analysis; and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
• Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust
• Apply your growing knowledge of the company’s processes and customers to help solve a range of problems and analyze possible solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:

Singapore,SGP

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.

As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment. PSEs work closely with customers and R&D teams to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips, and create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs). You'll analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments. Additionally, you will troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analyses, and resolve difficult process engineering and customer product issues. Process Support Engineers work across technologies such as:Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.

A Process Support Engineer at Applied Materials helps ensure stable, high‑quality semiconductor processes by supporting tool performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing process conditions. You will be based at customer's site daily and works closely with customer and internal teams to resolve problems quickly, analyze process data, and improve tool uptime and yield in a fast‑paced cleanroom environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment
• Work closely with the customer to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices
• Create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE); analyze data with statistics; and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
• Troubleshoot complex problems; perform multiple root cause analysis; and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
• Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust
• Apply your growing knowledge of the company’s processes and customers to help solve a range of problems and analyze possible solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field
• 1 year of experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain sensitive information and work to build consensus among project stakeholders
• Must be able to work closely with customer at customer's site/ cleanroom daily

Work Location

• East/ North (Based at customer's site)

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

New College Grad

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

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.