Senior Etch Process Engineer – Advanced Semiconductor

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

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, characterize hardware, troubleshoot issues, and measure film properties while collaborating with customers and R&D teams on state‑of‑the‑art projects.

The role emphasizes hands‑on process development, documentation, and cross‑functional teamwork in a global leader delivering innovative materials solutions.

Qualifications

• MS in engineering is required.
• At least 5 years in etch process engineering.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to juggle multiple issues in 7x24 manufacturing.
• Experience interfacing with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement etch processes for advanced test vehicles.
• Collaborate with lithography and deposition for integration schemes.
• Monitor wafer fabrication and dispositions lots in-line.
• Implement process control schemes to ensure manufacturability.
• Schedule qualifications and downtime with manufacturing teams.
• Develop and implement production-ready processes and docs.
• Train operators and technicians on processes and modifications.
• Coordinate with equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Etch process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

MS in engineering

PhD in science/engineering

Tools

Mesa etch systems

Sym3

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, characterize hardware, troubleshoot issues, and measure film properties while collaborating with customers and R&D teams on state‑of‑the‑art projects.

The role emphasizes hands‑on process development, documentation, and cross‑functional teamwork in a global leader delivering innovative materials solutions.