Process Engineer - Data-Driven Materials & Tech Leader

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks an experienced process engineer to design, collect data, analyze, and report on challenging experiments in semiconductor manufacturing. You will perform hardware characterization and troubleshoot complex issues, addressing root causes with analytical instrumentation and data interpretation.

You will generate technical reports, communicate with customers, and collaborate with vendors while leading projects and mentoring junior colleagues when 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 difficult process engineering experiments.
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult 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; lead project teams, as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Problem solving

Customer communication

Project leadership

Hardware characterization

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks an experienced process engineer to design, collect data, analyze, and report on challenging experiments in semiconductor manufacturing. You will perform hardware characterization and troubleshoot complex issues, addressing root causes with analytical instrumentation and data interpretation.

You will generate technical reports, communicate with customers, and collaborate with vendors while leading projects and mentoring junior colleagues when needed.