Senior Plasma Process Engineer – Semiconductors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Benefits package

Job summary

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and displays. The role focuses on designing and optimizing plasma processes, collecting data, and resolving complex engineering challenges in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The candidate will analyze results, characterize hardware, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to advance technology roadmaps in a world-class setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field is required; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of semiconductor plasma process engineering experience.
• Ability to develop new plasma processes and drive technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments.
• Perform hardware characterization on challenging systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis.
• Measure film properties and interpret data.
• Generate internal documentation for products and reports.
• Communicate with customers to resolve process issues under limited supervision.
• Identify and partner with vendors and suppliers.
• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Plasma process engineering

RF power systems

Chamber matching

Process optimization

Thin-film deposition

Etch applications

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

PhD (Preferred)

Job description

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and displays. The role focuses on designing and optimizing plasma processes, collecting data, and resolving complex engineering challenges in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The candidate will analyze results, characterize hardware, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to advance technology roadmaps in a world-class setting.