Field Process Engineer — Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials, Inc.; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Process Support Engineer to guide products through lifecycle, providing high-visibility customer support via on-site installations and analyses. The role involves DOE-driven experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with R&D teams to improve processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analyses, and support customers across multiple deposition and etch technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Semiconductor Capital Equipment or similar high-tech industry.
• Preferred experience 5+ years in Applications or Process Engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring understanding of issues and delivery of solutions.
• When necessary, work with the customer to optimize tool performance to meet process and integration requirements.
• Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment and instructs customers in operation and maintenance.
• Provides on-site installation support and oversees diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment experience

Process engineering

Applications engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Applied Materials in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Process Support Engineer to guide products through lifecycle, providing high-visibility customer support via on-site installations and analyses. The role involves DOE-driven experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with R&D teams to improve processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analyses, and support customers across multiple deposition and etch technologies.