Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP

Applied Materials; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a seasoned CMP expert with extensive wafer fab experience to lead advanced analytical efforts and customer-facing process improvements. The role focuses on optimizing CMP yield, integrating FabVantage solutions, and mentoring junior staff at a global leader in materials engineering.

The candidate will drive high-value projects, lead discussions with customers, and contribute to a broader CMP knowledge network while supporting complex tool diagnostics

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• 10+ years of CMP experience
• Wafer Fab process/equipment experience
• Excellent communication and ability to persuade senior stakeholders
• Recognized CMP unit process expert

Responsibilities

• Act as technical CMP expert with 10+ years of experience
• Perform data analytics to troubleshoot CMP, Yield, and Integration issues
• Lead discussions with customers to define High Value Problems and drive CIP projects
• Increase CSA value through defect/variability/COO reduction and process optimization
• Identify opportunities for CSA renewal and upsell
• Demonstrate adoption of FabVantage technologies at customer sites
• Resolve complex tool issues with data-driven diagnostics and report findings
• Mentor/lead junior MPEs and share advanced integration knowledge
• Contribute to CMP network and Community of Practice

Skills

CMP process expert

Data analytics

Project leadership

Root-cause analysis

CMP domain knowledge

Mentoring

Advanced integration

Wafer Fab ops

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

FabVantage

BOM analysis

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.

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

You’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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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 benefits.

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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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