Packaging Innovation Architect: 2.5D/3D Hybrid Bonding

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking an Advanced Packaging Integration Engineer to lead process integration for high‑performance interconnects and micro‑LED panels. You will architect robust, scalable integration flows that meet manufacturability and reliability requirements while collaborating with fabs, OSATs, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams across design, process, integration, and metrology.

The role requires a Ph.D. or M.S.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related STEM field.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced packaging technologies (wafer-to-wafer/ die-to-wafer hybrid bonding, 2.5D/3D integration, TSV, RDL, underfill, bumping, molding, OSAT).
• Micro-LED or CPO experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in statistical data analysis and process optimization (DOE, SPC, JMP).
• Coding capability is a plus; MES experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and optimize advanced packaging process integration flows.
• Own, manage, and drive complex technical projects with on-time delivery.
• Design experiments and analyze data to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with foundries, OSATs, and internal teams to improve strategies.
• Stay abreast of latest field advancements and apply knowledge to drive innovations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Design of Experiments

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in STEM

Tools

MES systems

Coding

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking an Advanced Packaging Integration Engineer to lead process integration for high‑performance interconnects and micro‑LED panels. You will architect robust, scalable integration flows that meet manufacturability and reliability requirements while collaborating with fabs, OSATs, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams across design, process, integration, and metrology.

The role requires a Ph.D. or M.S.