Process Integration Engineer for Advanced Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 10%

Relocation eligible

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer in Santa Clara to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect data, analyze results, and collaborate with vendors to implement new processes and solutions.

Join a globally recognized R&D and manufacturing team advancing state‑of‑the‑art materials engineering and device integration in a high‑impact environment with relocation and travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related discipline (Master’s degree with relevant industry experience will be considered).
• Strong experience in semiconductor process integration in leading fab / foundry.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor unit processes including lithography, etch, thin film deposition, metallization, implant, CMP, etc.
• Strong experience in yield analysis, metrology, and SPC implementation.
• Experience with simulation and design tools, such as: Cadence, KLayout, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS.
• Proven ability to work effectively in matrixed, cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process integration for advanced semiconductor and photonic devices, enabling next‑generation high‑performance interconnect technologies.
• Translate device architectures and design layouts into robust, manufacturable process flows across development and pilot manufacturing.
• Drive C&F activities, including rapid proof‑of‑concept and prototyping builds.
• Define and track critical process parameters and integration metrics; partner with module owners to optimize unit processes.
• Own end‑to‑end integration flow execution, including process definition, build scheduling, risk assessment, and readiness.
• Drive yield improvement, SPC, and CIP across complex fabrication flows.
• Conduct optical, electrical, and tolerance analyses to improve device efficiency, scalability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with process engineering, product development, design, and production teams to accelerate technology development.
• Engage with external vendors, partners and customers to support technology development, material selection, and process scaling

Skills

Yield analysis

Metrology

SPC implementation

Device integration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related discipline

Master’s degree with relevant industry experience

Tools

Cadence

KLayout

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer in Santa Clara to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect data, analyze results, and collaborate with vendors to implement new processes and solutions.

Join a globally recognized R&D and manufacturing team advancing state‑of‑the‑art materials engineering and device integration in a high‑impact environment with relocation and travel opportunities.