Applications Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Application Engineer III to enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in tool development and maintenance, particularly with implanter tools, to solve complex challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You'll be responsible for optimizing data collection plans and supporting product development to meet customer needs. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your innovative solutions will drive success. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge advancements, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus participation

Stock award program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in semiconductor industry preferred.
• Master's degree in engineering discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize data collection plans for semiconductor processes.
• Support service product development and customer engagement.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing process development

Tool development & maintenance

Python

Ruby

JavaScript

C/C++

Teamwork capabilities

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Implanter tools

300mm manufacturing tools

Job description

Role: Application Engineer III - (E3)

Location: Santa Clara, CA or Gloucester, MA (Onsite). Also open to OR, NY, ID, AZ, TX

Overview

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, comes up with innovative solutions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

General Profile

Fully demonstrates in-depth knowledge and experience with semiconductor manufacturing process development or tool development & maintenance, especially for implanter tools. Understands how the semiconductor manufacturing SPC/FDC were used for troubleshooting and tool maintenance for implanter tools. Have the basic knowledge of any of the programming languages, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, C/C++. Proves the teamwork capabilities/skills from the previous work experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing data collection plans
• Provides AGS DT support for R&D evals and ELS packages
• Supports FSO team to enable demonstration of capabilities
• Owns filed PSE engagement, training, deployment and field demonstration
• Aligns with SBU/FSO/FV/Sales/Marketing on customer HVPs, and communicates high-value DT capabilities to address HVPs
• Supports SBU common DT requirements and roadmaps
• Engage on service product development including NPI alpha in lab and optimization at customer sites.
• Deploy New service products to solve customer HVPs in troubleshoot issues in fabs and validate value in the field.
• Lead and support projects to deliver to KPIs for success at customer site.
• Communicate clearly and timely to both internal and external customers on progress vs plan, results, next steps, and help needed.
• Document BKMs and procedures to help develop training material and train the trainer.
• Travel to international locations at ~25%
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in engineering discipline preferred
• 5~10 Years (preferably with experience in Semiconductor industry)
• Any prior experience working as a process engineer or a customer engineer is a plus
• Has Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Years of experience of semiconductor process and tool knowledge on at least one tool type (Implanter tool and process experience is preferred.)
• Understand customers’ HVPs and BU’s development requests
• Experience in high volume 300mm or Display manufacturing is preferred
• Direct experience of algorithm writing (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

U.S. Salary Range: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.