Process Engineer E4

0001 Applied Materials, Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. seeks a Process Engineer to collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues for advanced semiconductor and display applications.

The role involves measuring film properties, generating technical documentation, and collaborating with R&D teams to implement new technologies and products. Strong problem solving and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, collect data, perform analysis and compile reports on complex process-engineering tasks.
• Conduct hardware characterization on multiple advanced systems per safety requirements.
• Develop and characterize PVD processes on Applied MDP chambers and support device‑wafer fabrication.
• Interact with customers to resolve process engineering issues with limited supervision.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

• Salary: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00
• Location: Santa Clara,CA
• You’ll 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.
• At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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.

As a Process Engineer

You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.

Additional Descriptive text about Applied

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible® the technology shaping the future.

At Applied’s CTO group, we focus on enabling technologies for quantum information applications, i.e. superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. Our primary objective is to collaborate with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with significantly lower error rates compared to current standards. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing to enhance device performance. To achieve this goal, we’re seeking a passionate quantum scientist with strong quantum computing and qubit background to develop novel materials and devices for emerging markets and new technology inflection on quantum information. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, collect data, perform analysis, and compile reports on a variety of complex process‑engineering tasks while adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Conduct hardware characterization on multiple advanced systems in compliance with safety requirements.
• Develop and characterize PVD processes on Applied MDP chambers, and provide unit‑process inputs to integration engineers for device‑wafer fabrication across various projects; and collaborate with cross‑functional lithography, etch and device teams to support device‑wafer fabrication across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of metal deposition technologies (PVD/ECD), dielectric/metal CMP, CMOS interconnects, and advanced packaging metallization flows and challenges.
• General knowledge of DUV lithography and plasma etch processes.
• 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 material and device 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 Capable of collaborating with cross‑functional teams on a regular, day‑to‑day basis.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree
• Skills:
• Certifications:
• Languages:
• Years of Experience: 7-10 Years Work Experience:
• Additional Information:
• Shift: 10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes
• Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: No

Salary and Compensation

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 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.

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