Senior Process Engineer - Semiconductors & Equipment

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a process engineer to design, collect data, analyze, and report on challenging fabrication experiments. You will perform hardware characterization, troubleshoot issues, measure film properties, and generate technical documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of related experience, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Travel is possible, and the company offers a supportive, global environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4-7 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving.

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

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a process engineer to design, collect data, analyze, and report on challenging fabrication experiments. You will perform hardware characterization, troubleshoot issues, measure film properties, and generate technical documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of related experience, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Travel is possible, and the company offers a supportive, global environment for career growth.