Process Engineer IV

Applied Materials, Inc.; Hudson (MA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials in Hudson, MA is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to design, run, and optimize wafer-processing experiments for display and semiconductor manufacturing. You will collect data, test wafer-level processes, and contribute to hardware characterization.

The role involves generating technical documentation, engaging with customers to resolve issues, and collaborating with MIT’s R&D teams on state‑of‑the‑art projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor process engineering in a lab environment.
• Familiar with wafer-level experiments and data collection.
• CMOS or compound semiconductor integration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports for complex process experiments.
• Characterize hardware and apply new technologies for multiple products.
• Generate internal/external documentation and process specifications.
• Plan and execute process engineering projects within safety guidelines.
• Train engineers in measurement techniques of film properties and data interpretation.
• Interact with customers to resolve process engineering issues with limited supervision.

Skills

PVD

CVD

Etch or RTP

Tools

Wafer-processing tools

Hardware characterization

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: $128,000.00 - $176,000.00 Location: Hudson,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.

Job Description:

This position is for an experienced semiconductor process engineer with knowledge of PVD, CVD, ETCH or RTP processes. Most of the hands‑on work will be performed on advanced wafer‑processing tools within MIT’s cleanroom in Cambridge, MA. You must have the ability to design, run and test wafer‑level experiments in a complex laboratory environment. Candidates with CMOS or compound semiconductor device integration experience are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a wide range of complex process engineering experiments for multiple products, within safety guidelines
• Utilize techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on a wide range of complex systems for multiple products, within safety guidelines
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports and generate process engineering specifications
• Develop, plan and execute process engineering projects, within safety guidelines
• Train engineers in measurement techniques of film properties and guide them in the interpretation of the data, new methodologies, trouble shooting techniques and resolve a wide range of complex process engineering issues/problems for multiple products
• Interact with customers to resolve a wide range of complex process engineering issues/problems with limited to no supervision
• Design and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation
• Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited to no supervision

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

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

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.

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