Process Engineer III – (E3)

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

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor manufacturing is seeking a Process Engineer III. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing complex problems, and supporting innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and several years of experience in process engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Stock awards program

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of experience in process engineering.
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
• Interpersonal skills to explain complex information.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on complex experiments.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
• Interact with customers to resolve engineering issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines

Key Responsibilities

Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines

Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems, within safety guidelines

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 film 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
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Nanotechnology Research, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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