Process Engineer IV

AECOM; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, a leader in materials engineering solutions, is seeking a process engineer to design and analyze engineering experiments. The role involves troubleshooting complex issues and generating documentation, requiring a Ph.D. in relevant fields. Join a supportive culture that emphasizes personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work culture

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degrees in Materials Sciences, Physics, or Chemistry are preferred.
• Candidates with inkjet R&D experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on process engineering experiments.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Generate internal and external documentation for products and technical reports.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Sciences, Physics, or Chemistry

Job description

**Who We Are**

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries ofscience and engineering to make possiblethe next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

**What We Offer**

Salary:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers.We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

**Key Responsibilities**

Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines

Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems, within safety guidelines

Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues

Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports

Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues/problems with limited supervision

Measure film properties and interpret data

Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited supervision

Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation

**Functional Knowledge**

+ Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

**Business Expertise**

+ Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

**Leadership**

+ Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

**Problem Solving**

+ Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

**Impact**

+ Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

**Interpersonal Skills**

+ Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Ph.D. degrees in Materials Sciences, Physics and Chemistry are preferred; Candidates with inkjet R&D experience are preferred.

**Additional Information**

**Time Type:**

Full time

**Employee Type:**

Assignee / Regular

**Travel:**

Not Specified

**Relocation Eligible:**

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.