Senior Process Engineer, Semiconductors & Displays

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies in Santa Clara, CA. You will collect data, analyze results, and prepare technical documentation while collaborating with global R&D teams.

The role requires 7–10 years in the semiconductor industry and hands-on experience with AMAT tools. Travel internationally is expected, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 7–10 years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with Applied Materials tools/equipment.
• Strong defectivity background.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze, and report on complex process engineering experiments for multiple products.
• Develop, plan, and execute process engineering projects within safety guidelines.
• Train engineers in measurement techniques of film properties and data interpretation.
• Communicate with customers to resolve a broad spectrum of process engineering issues.
• Lead functional teams or projects as needed.
• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers.
• Design and implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Project leadership

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MS/PhD degree preferred

Tools

Applied Materials tools/equipment

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies in Santa Clara, CA. You will collect data, analyze results, and prepare technical documentation while collaborating with global R&D teams.

The role requires 7–10 years in the semiconductor industry and hands-on experience with AMAT tools. Travel internationally is expected, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and customer engagement.