Plasma Etch Process Engineer - Semiconductors

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

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and troubleshoot plasma etch processes for semiconductor applications. You will collect data, perform hardware characterization, and engage with customers to resolve concerns.

Collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams is essential to drive performance and implement new technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with etch platforms and chambers, strong problem-solving, and effective communication in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 4-7 years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2-5 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and drive process improvements using data-driven methodologies.
• Investigate and resolve process and chamber-related issues through structured root cause analysis.
• Support customer escalations and provide technical solutions to manufacturing and process challenges.
• Characterize process-chamber interactions and evaluate hardware performance.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Plasma etch process development

Chamber troubleshooting

DOE and statistics data analysis

Customer technical support

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Semiconductor fab experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Materials Science/Physics

Tools

Applied Materials etch systems

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and troubleshoot plasma etch processes for semiconductor applications. You will collect data, perform hardware characterization, and engage with customers to resolve concerns.

Collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams is essential to drive performance and implement new technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with etch platforms and chambers, strong problem-solving, and effective communication in