Senior Materials Engineer: Coatings & Thin Films Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Bonus program

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to lead thin film and coating development in Phoenix. You will design DOEs, perform materials characterization, and resolve coating defects across cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master's degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Travel up to 10% and relocation are supported as part of a global company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Ph.D. preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in materials/coatings.

Responsibilities

• Lead thin film/coating development and DOEs to meet specs.
• Lead coating/materials characterization and analysis.
• Control defects and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for problem solving.
• Identify systemic process improvements and supplier actions.

Skills

Thin film engineering

Materials science

Coatings processes

Thermal and gas flow modeling

Material analysis and characterization

Failure analysis

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to lead thin film and coating development in Phoenix. You will design DOEs, perform materials characterization, and resolve coating defects across cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master's degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Travel up to 10% and relocation are supported as part of a global company.