Process Engineer - Data-Driven Materials & Innovation

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a process engineer to design, collect data, analyze complex experiments, and generate reports for advanced semiconductor fabrication. The role includes hardware characterization, problem solving, and collaboration with customers and vendors.

You will measure film properties, interpret data, and document findings while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and leading project teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments.
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analysis, and resolve a variety of process engineering issues.
• Measure film properties and interpret data.
• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports.
• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision.
• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers.
• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation.
• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and lead project teams as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a process engineer to design, collect data, analyze complex experiments, and generate reports for advanced semiconductor fabrication. The role includes hardware characterization, problem solving, and collaboration with customers and vendors.

You will measure film properties, interpret data, and document findings while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and leading project teams as needed.