Senior Process Support Engineer (On‑Site, 25% Travel)

Applied Materials, Inc.

Hillsboro (OR)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 149,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR seeks a Process Support Engineer (PSE) to guide products from concept to qualification, providing high‑visibility customer support through on‑site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex semiconductor equipment.

You will work with customers and R&D teams to develop leading‑edge processes for advanced chips. The role requires deep technical expertise across CVD, ALD, etch, and deposition technologies, with a focus on solving

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years in Semiconductor Capital Equipment or similar high‑tech industry.
Preferred 5+ years’ experience in Applications or Process Engineering.
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field.
Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 1 or more technologies.

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
When necessary, works closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements.
Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment.
Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on‑site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.