Senior Polymer Chemist – Electroplating & Coatings Lead

Applied Materials, Inc.

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 161,000 - 221,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a chemistry-focused professional to advance coatings and semiconductor integration. You will develop and optimize electroplating processes and polymer-based materials for next‑generation technology.

Lead process development, troubleshoot with cross‑functional teams, collect data, and prepare reports on chemistry related to semiconductor integration. The role includes mentoring junior chemists and transferring processes to product groups,

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize electroplating processes and electrochemical systems.
Design, formulate, and characterize polymer-based materials, coatings, and surface treatments for advanced technology applications.
Lead process development, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reliability.
Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on chemistry related to semiconductor integration with a special focus on development of chemistries.
Successfully identify new classes of chemical processes on test vehicle equipment and lead the design of test vehicle equipment.
Develop internal chemistry capabilities and mentor junior chemists.
Develop a deep understanding of structure-function relationships for the product chemical application. Supports customer in understanding details of chemical process.
Successfully transfer chemical processes to product groups.