Senior Plasma Process Engineer — Semiconductors

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in Santa Clara, CA, to advance plasma process technology for semiconductor manufacturing. You will design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.

The role requires strong expertise in plasma physics, RF systems, and deposition/etch processes, with a focus on optimization and technology roadmaps. A Bachelor's degree is required, PhD preferred, and travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of semiconductor plasma process engineering experience with expertise in plasma physics, RF power systems, chamber matching, process optimization, and thin-film deposition or etch applications in an R&D or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a PhD is preferred.

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

Plasma process engineering

Plasma physics

RF power systems

Chamber matching

Process optimization

Thin-film deposition

Etch applications

Data analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PhD (Preferred)

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in Santa Clara, CA, to advance plasma process technology for semiconductor manufacturing. You will design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.

The role requires strong expertise in plasma physics, RF systems, and deposition/etch processes, with a focus on optimization and technology roadmaps. A Bachelor's degree is required, PhD preferred, and travel up to 10% may be involved.