Senior Plasma Process Engineer – Semiconductor R&D

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a senior Process Engineer to design, collect data, analyze and report on advanced plasma process experiments. You will perform hardware characterization and work closely with customers to resolve complex engineering issues.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor plasma processing, a related bachelor’s degree (PhD preferred), and strong data analysis. You will mentor junior colleagues, collaborate with vendors, and help implement new technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor plasma process engineering experience in R&D or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop new plasma processes and drive technology roadmaps.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues
• Measure film properties and interpret data
• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision
• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers
• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed

Skills

Semiconductor plasma process eng

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

PhD (Preferred)

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a senior Process Engineer to design, collect data, analyze and report on advanced plasma process experiments. You will perform hardware characterization and work closely with customers to resolve complex engineering issues.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor plasma processing, a related bachelor’s degree (PhD preferred), and strong data analysis. You will mentor junior colleagues, collaborate with vendors, and help implement new technologies