Process Engineer III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading technology company in Santa Clara is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize semiconductor manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 4–7 years of relevant experience, equipped with strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions in the electronics industry.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on process engineering experiments.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve engineering issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Process engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a 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.

What We Offer

Salary: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Benefits are available.

What You’ll Do

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in solving our customers’ biggest challenges by designing and optimizing display and semiconductor manufacturing processes.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Full time
• Assignee / Regular employee type
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation eligible: Yes

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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.

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