Senior Process Engineer - Semiconductor Materials & Vacuum

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves designing and analyzing complex process engineering experiments, hardware characterization, and solving advanced process issues.

You will interact with customers, collaborate with vendors, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in a related field and have 4-7 years of related experience, with preferred background in plasma physics or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 4-7 years of related experience.
• Prior Experience on plasma physics or vacuum system 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.

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves designing and analyzing complex process engineering experiments, hardware characterization, and solving advanced process issues.

You will interact with customers, collaborate with vendors, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in a related field and have 4-7 years of related experience, with preferred background in plasma physics or