Principal Process Engineer & Customer Technology Leader

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock awards

Bonus program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior technical leader to join a highly visible, customer-facing team. You will partner with top semiconductor manufacturers to tackle complex process challenges, drive technology adoption, and influence product directions for next-generation solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in semiconductor process engineering, DOE, and cross-functional leadership, with opportunities to guide strategic roadmaps and beta evaluations across global teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Semiconductor Engineering or equivalent experience.
• MS or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex semiconductor process and technology issues with advanced troubleshooting and DOE methodologies.
• Serve as trusted technical advisor to strategic customers, driving process optimization and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative process solutions.

Skills

DOE, 8D, FMEA, Fishbone

Root Cause Analysis

Semiconductor process development

Hardware/process interaction

JMP

Minitab

Statistical analysis

Education

BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Semiconductor Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a senior technical leader to join a highly visible, customer-facing team. You will partner with top semiconductor manufacturers to tackle complex process challenges, drive technology adoption, and influence product directions for next-generation solutions.

The role requires extensive experience in semiconductor process engineering, DOE, and cross-functional leadership, with opportunities to guide strategic roadmaps and beta evaluations across global teams.