Patterning Process Engineer — Advanced Lithography R&D

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues.

You will measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to drive innovative process improvements in a global leader in electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to semiconductor processing.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize patterning test vehicle flows for advanced patterning.
• Analyze experimental data to establish process windows and material requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in advanced patterning short‑loop processes.
• Drive improvements in key process metrics and defectivity.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and customers to resolve challenges.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues.

You will measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to drive innovative process improvements in a global leader in electronics manufacturing.