Process Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect data, characterize hardware, troubleshoot issues, and generate technical documents while collaborating with customers and vendors on new technologies.

The role emphasizes leading development projects, advancing process understanding, and delivering world-class solutions across complex systems in a global R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Regarded as technical expert in their field.
• Experience in semiconductor processing technology beneficial.
• Leadership leads projects with significant complexity.
• Problem solving involves breaking down complex challenges into clear statements.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and development of CVD process & hardware technology.
• Define technical path to solve high value problems.
• Develop, plan and execute process engineering development projects.
• Lead and participate in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to develop & deliver world-class performance solutions to the customers.
• Advance in-depth understanding of process, hardware and their interaction in highly complex systems.
• Perform process and hardware characterization on highly complex systems.

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: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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.

Job Description

Applied Materials is looking for a Process Engineer to become part of a world class team focused on developing the next generation CVD products. This is an excellent opportunity for research and development of materials that will enable current and future semiconductor device nodes. The ideal candidate will lead the technological advancement that requires development of various materials, deposition techniques and determine how to integrate the films for semiconductor device manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and development of CVD process & hardware technology
• Define technical path to solve high value problems
• Develop, plan and execute process engineering development projects
• Lead and participate in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to develop & deliver world-class performance solutions to the customers
• Advance in-depth understanding of process, hardware and their interaction in highly complex systems
• Perform process and hardware characterization on highly complex systems

Functional Knowledge

Regarded as technical expert in their respective field Experience in semiconductor processing technology beneficial Leadership Leads projects with significant complexity.

Leadership

Leads projects with significant complexity Develop strategy and path for project execution Work effectively with team members within and outside of the organization.

Problem Solving

• Identify and define clear high value problems
• Ability to break down complex challenges into clear problem statements, and develop strategy to solve them
• Solve complex problems with multiple process and hardware tradeoffs
• Ability to absorb knowledge from multiple sources, identify and implement the best solution

Impact

• Impacts the direction of process and hardware development for current and future technologies

Interpersonal Skills

Passionate in solving problems and advancing technology Work independently and in a team with varying fields and years of expertise Excellent communication skills

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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. 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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