Process Engineer IV

Applied Materials; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Gloucester, MA is seeking a Process Engineer responsible for designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for semiconductor technologies. You will analyze data, troubleshoot engineering issues, and engage with customers to resolve operational concerns.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $128,000 to $176,000, along with substantial benefits, and requires collaboration with top industry experts in state-of-the-art projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with silicon wafer plasma processing equipment.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex process engineering experiments.
• Perform hardware characterization and troubleshoot issues.
• Generate documentation for products and interact with customers.

Skills

Semiconductor device characterization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science/engineering field

PhD in a science/engineering field

Tools

Silicon wafer plasma processing equipment

Electron microscopy

Plasma-etch hardware

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. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary: $128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location: Gloucester, MA

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of complex process engineering experiments. Data would be the form of on‑wafer structural and electrical characterization as a function of tool operation and process parameters.
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of complex systems. Collaborate effectively with hardware and systems engineers to improve new product performance.
• Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues related to novel etch processes and equipment.
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports.
• Interact with customers to resolve a variety of process, hardware, and integration problems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science/engineering field, such as Physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Be knowledgeable in key semiconductor device characterization and materials analysis such as electron microscopy, thin film characterization and compositional analysis, typical electrical characterization and interpretation of the results.
• Have experience with silicon wafer plasma processing equipment. In particular, in‑depth knowledge of plasma‑etch hardware and process.
• Understanding of semiconductor device and process technology.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in a science/engineering field, such as physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Working experience and understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and the process integration schemes.
• Detailed knowledge of plasma‑etch processing and systems.
• Knowledge of advanced patterning processes for state‑of‑the‑art logic and memory devices.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Domestic and/or international business travels up to 50%.

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 50% 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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