Senior Process Engineering Lead - Semiconductors

Applied Materials, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 156,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Bonus program

Career development

Job summary

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for semiconductors and displays, seeks a senior process engineering leader to guide a team advancing thin film and surface engineering. You will drive process characterization, collaborate with hardware teams, and engage customers to address high-value challenges.

The role demands deep ALD/CVD knowledge, 10+ years of leadership in R&D settings, and a track record translating innovations into manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years leadership of process engineering teams in semiconductor R&D or development environments.
• Deep expertise in ALD/CVD thin films, plasma processes, or surface treatments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers advancing thin film and surface engineering solutions for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Drive process and hardware characterization, developing methodologies for complex system understanding.
• Partner closely with hardware engineering to co-optimize process and tool capability, enabling differentiated performance.
• Engage directly with customers to resolve high-value process challenges (HVPs) and influence technology direction.
• Deliver effective technology demonstrations and drive programs from early R&D through customer adoption.
• Define process specifications and integration strategies, identifying tool strengths, gaps, and development opportunities.

Skills

Team Leadership

ALD/CVD processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

PhD/MS in Chemical Engineering/Materials/Physics

Job description

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for semiconductors and displays, seeks a senior process engineering leader to guide a team advancing thin film and surface engineering. You will drive process characterization, collaborate with hardware teams, and engage customers to address high-value challenges.

The role demands deep ALD/CVD knowledge, 10+ years of leadership in R&D settings, and a track record translating innovations into manufacturable solutions.