Process Engineer II (E2)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues while collaborating with vendors and R&D teams on state‑of‑the‑art projects.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and experience in plating, chemical analysis, and semiconductor processing. Travel and relocation are possible as part of this position.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in plating processes and chemical analysis in development or manufacturing is preferred.
• Background in semiconductor processing or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in advanced packaging processing is preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical analysis tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of metrology equipment (AOI/AOS/CSAM/3D X-ray CT) and reliability tools is advantageous.
• Understanding of SPC methodologies and process control is beneficial.
• Proficiency in thin film characterization techniques (SEM/TEM/XRD/XPS/SIMS) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Complete the project and deliver a final product.
• Assist with automation wet process demonstrations and tool preparation.
• Support high-volume manufacturing tool setup and optimization of wet processes.
• Lead chemical analysis tool setup and chemical testing.
• Conduct electrochemical testing to evaluate impact on wet processes.
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis and deep-dive Failure Analysis.
• Support FA and reliability testing for high-volume manufacturing tools.
• Demonstrate both conceptual and practical knowledge in the discipline.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to drive improvements.
• Communicate findings and contribute to design and process decisions.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Advanced packaging

Chemical analysis tools

Metrology equipment

Statistical process control

Thin film characterization

Project leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science

Tools

AOI

AOS

CSAM

3D X-ray CT

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: $100,000.00 - $136,500.00


• 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.

As a Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. 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.

Description

This role requires you to continuously learn about new developments in advanced packaging and make decisions about processes, chemistries, materials and tools to meet product requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field


• Chemistry engineering experience especially related to plating process and chemical analysis in a development or manufacturing environment preferred


• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred


• Experience in advanced packaging processing preferred


• Experience with chemical analysis tools preferred


• Experience on metrology equipment, FA systems (AOI, AOS, CSAM, and 3D x-ray CT), and reliability tools.


• Knowledge of process control and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.


• Proficient with thin film characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, SIMS, etc.)


• Ability to independently drive projects and deliver a product.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to complete the project and deliver the product.


• Assist with automation wet process demonstrations, to include tool preparation, processing wafers, measuring wafers, analysis the chemicals, documentation


• Assist with high volume manufacturing tool set-up and process optimization of wet process


• Lead chemical analysis tools set-up involving chemical analysis and chemical testing


• Conduct electrochemical testing/analysis to investigate impact on wet process results


• Assist with Root Cause Analysis: Drive deep-dive Failure Analysis


• Assist with high volume manufacturing tool set-up, FA and reliability test


• 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

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time


• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular


• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time


• Relocation Eligible: Yes

Compensation and Benefits

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 Employment 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.

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