Applications Engineer III - (E3)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Applications Engineer III to leverage expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and tool development. In this role, you will tackle complex challenges, optimize data collection plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of high-value projects and enhance customer satisfaction. With a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork, this position offers a dynamic environment where your skills can flourish. Join a forward-thinking company committed to transforming possibilities into reality and shaping the future of technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Participation in bonus program

Stock award program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in semiconductor industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing process development

Tool development & maintenance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Programming languages (Python, Ruby, JavaScript, C/C++)

Education

Master’s Degree in engineering discipline

Tools

Implanter tools

Job description

Applications Engineer III - (E3)

Applications Engineer III - (E3)

Apply locations: Santa Clara, CA; Rochester, NY; Portland, OR; Hillsboro, OR; Boise, ID

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R2420267

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. Has basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Ruby, JavaScript, C/C++. Proves teamwork capabilities/skills from 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 troubleshooting 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

Additional Information

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.

About Us

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible a Better Future.