Senior Manager, Process Engineering - New Inflection Products

Applied Materials; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 156,000 - 214,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development support

Job summary

Applied Materials in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Senior Manager of Process Engineering to lead advanced R&D in dielectric and metal materials. This role involves developing a team and driving innovative solutions in a supportive work environment.

Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in ALD/CVD thin films and proven leadership skills with over 10 years of experience. Join us to shape the future of semiconductor technology and make a significant impact on the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process engineering teams in semiconductor R&D or development environments.
• Strong ability to solve complex technical and integration challenges.
• Experience working cross-functionally with hardware and integration teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers for thin film solutions.
• Drive process and hardware characterization methodologies.
• Engage with customers to resolve high-value process challenges.

Skills

ALD/CVD thin films

Plasma-based processes

Thermal treatments

Surface preparation techniques

Education

PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics

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: $156,000.00 - $214,500.00

Location: Tempe, AZ

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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being.

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Manager of Process Engineering to lead advanced R&D in next‑generation dielectric and metal materials, with a strong foundation in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and adjacent process technologies enabling key inflections in leading‑edge memory and logic. This role is based at the Arizona Research Center (ARC), an expanding R&D hub focused on accelerating materials innovation and strengthening Applied’s technology leadership in future semiconductor scaling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers advancing thin film and surface engineering solutions for advanced semiconductor applications
• Drive process and hardware characterization, developing new methodologies for complex system understanding
• Partner closely with hardware engineering to co‑optimize process and tool capability, enabling differentiated performance
• Engage directly with customers to resolve high‑value process challenges (HVPs) and influence technology direction
• Deliver effective technology demonstrations and drive programs from early R&D through customer adoption
• Define process specifications and integration strategies, identifying tool strengths, gaps, and development opportunities
• Manage experiments, interpret results, and elevate critical technical issues with clear actions

What We’re Looking For

• Deep expertise in one or more of the following: ALD/CVD thin films (dielectrics and/or metals), Plasma‑based processes (etch, surface modification, PEALD), Thermal treatments, anneals, or surface preparation techniques
• Proven leadership of process engineering teams in semiconductor R&D or development environments, 10+ years experience preferred
• Strong ability to solve complex technical and integration challenges and translate innovation into manufacturable solutions
• Experience working cross‑functionally, especially with hardware and integration teams
• Demonstrated success engaging with leading semiconductor customers
• PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field

Why This Role

• Lead cutting‑edge materials innovation at a critical inflection point for memory and logic
• Shape process and materials direction for future technology nodes
• Play a key role in building ARC as a high‑impact R&D center
• Work with world‑class teams and tools to deliver tangible customer and business impact

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Not SpecifiedRelocation 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.

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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