Sr Staff Module Process Engineer – CMP

APPLIED MATERIALS; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior CMP expert with 10+ years in Chemical Mechanical Planarization and a strong Wafer Fab background to lead advanced CMP processes and drive continuous improvement. This role requires deep data analytics to identify and solve complex yield and integration challenges on customer sites.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and advance FabVantage and other service technologies through on-site evaluations and joint development

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience in CMP process and a strong Wafer Fab background.
• Data analytics background to identify, troubleshoot, and solve CMP yield/integration problems.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Must be a technical expert with 10+ years' CMP experience and Wafer Fab background.
• Lead discussions with customers to understand High Value Problems and implement CIP projects.
• Drive adoption of new service technologies including FabVantage offerings at customer sites.
• Resolve complex tool issues using analytics, equipment, and process knowledge.
• Mentor/lead junior MPEs and contribute to CMP network of experts.

Skills

CMP process

Wafer Fab

Data analytics

Communication

Education

B.S. Engineering

Tools

Wafer Fab equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world?s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:
$140,000.00 – $192,500.00

Location:
Boise,ID, Hillsboro,OR

We?ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible?while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We?re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our .

Role Responsibilities

• Must be a technical expert with 10+ years? experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process with a strong Wafer Fab background.
• Must have data analytics background for performing analysis to identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex CMP Process, Yield, and Integration related problems.
• Lead discussions with customers to understand their High Value Problems (HVP), propose and implement new Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP), capture learning to maximize service opportunities and implement the solutions to improve customer KPI’s
• Increases CSA value through defect / variability / COO reduction and PM /process Cpk / matching / Output optimization.
• Identifies opportunities for CSA renewal /upsell /penetration
• Demonstrates & drives the adoption of new service technologies including FabVantage Offerings at the customer site through Demos, on site evaluations and Joint Development Programs
• Resolves complex tool issues utilizing analytics, equipment, and process knowledge and systematic FabVantage troubleshooting methodologies for effective root cause diagnostics and issues resolution. Can Issue the report and present to customer which including explain the priority and provide the suggestion based on the compare BOM, EC, FSS data and FV360 for two products.
• Mentor/Lead junior level MPE’s
• Advanced integration knowledge
• Domain knowledge of 3 or more types of CMP processes and familiarity with Applied equipment.
• Lead and contribute to CMP network of experts and Community of Practice

Qualifications

• BS – Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process
• Wafer Fab Process / Equipment experience
• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view
• Regarded as the technical expert in CMP Unit Process and Wafer Fab operations

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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