ElectroPlating Expert

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductor chips and displays. The role focuses on developing and optimizing electroplating processes, polymer coatings, and chemical developments to improve manufacturing efficiency.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, design experiments, mentor junior chemists, and transfer successful processes to product groups, with relocation benefits and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and optimizing electroplating processes.
• Experience designing polymer-based materials and coatings.
• Ability to analyze data and compile clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize electroplating processes and electrochemical systems to improve coating quality, performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Design, formulate, and characterize polymer-based materials, coatings, and surface treatments for advanced technology applications.
• Lead process development, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reliability.
• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on chemistry related to semiconductor integration with a special focus on development of chemistries.
• Successfully identify new classes of chemical processes on test vehicle equipment and lead the design of test vehicle equipment.
• Develop internal chemistry capabilities and mentor junior chemists.
• Develop a deep understanding of structure-function relationships for the product chemical application.
• Supports customer in understanding details of chemical process.
• Successfully transfer chemical processes to product groups.

Skills

Electroplating

Polymer coatings

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize electroplating processes and electrochemical systems to improve coating quality, performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Design, formulate, and characterize polymer-based materials, coatings, and surface treatments for advanced technology applications.
• Lead process development, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reliability.
• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on chemistry related to semiconductor integration with a special focus on development of chemistries.
• Successfully identify new classes of chemical processes on test vehicle equipment and lead the design of test vehicle equipment.
• Develop internal chemistry capabilities and mentor junior chemists.
• Develop a deep understanding of structure-function relationships for the product chemical application.
• Supports customer in understanding details of chemical process.
• Successfully transfer chemical processes to product groups.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes

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. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e‑mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877‑612‑7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.