Process Engineer III - New College Grad - Kalispell

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Kalispell (MT)

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USD 85,000 - 120,000

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Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect data, analyze results, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues, collaborating with vendors and customers on state-of-the-art projects.

You’ll measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with R&D teams to implement new technologies while supporting global customers and maintaining

Qualifications

  • PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
  • Experience in semiconductor processes (CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, epi) and material characterization (FTIR, XPS, XRD, etc).

Responsibilities

  • Collect data, analyze, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments.
  • Perform hardware characterization on basic systems.
  • Troubleshoot problems and perform Root Cause Analysis to resolve basic process engineering issues.
  • Measure film properties and organize data/reports for review.
  • Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports.
  • Communicate and engage with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues under direct supervision.
  • Work with vendors and suppliers, under direct supervision.
  • Become familiar with implementing new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation.

Education

Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related field

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

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'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.

WhatYou’llDo

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in solving our customers’ biggest challenges by designing and optimizing semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work on some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world, shaping the way process engineering evolves for our business and the semiconductor industry. Process Engineers at Applied enjoy a diverse and exciting work experience—no two days are the same and the challenges are complex and interesting. 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.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Collect data, analyze, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments
  • Perform hardware characterization on basic systems
  • Troubleshootproblems, perform Root CauseAnalysis,and resolve basic process engineering issues
  • Measure film properties and organize data/reports for review
  • Generate internal documentation for products,presentations,and technical reports
  • Communicate and engagewith customers to resolve basic process engineering issuesor concerns,under direct supervision
  • Work with vendor and suppliers, under direct supervision
  • Become familiar with the process of implementingnew technology,products,and analytical instrumentation
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related field
  • Experience in one or more semiconductor processes (CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, epi), material characterization (e.g. FTIR, XPS, XRD etc)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in semiconductorfabor equipment industry
Additional Information
Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 20% 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.

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