TEM Engineer

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a TEM Engineer to perform data collection, analysis, and reporting for advanced process engineering experiments in a semiconductor setting.

You will work on hardware characterization, troubleshoot issues, and generate technical documentation in collaboration with customers and internal teams. The role requires a PhD or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, and familiarity with TEM-based analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong background and experience in materials characterization using TEM.
• Programming skills using AI and Python.
• A self-motivated, phenomenal teammate who enjoys working with others.
• Experience in creative problem solving and innovative solutions.
• Excellent knowledge in semiconductor, crystallography and diffraction.
• Positive and ambitious attitude with effective oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily TEM analysis, including microstructure and chemical analysis using electron diffraction, EDS, and EELS to support all BU process activities in AMAT.
• Develop/embrace groundbreaking solutions to device characterization at atomic resolution with high accuracy and reliability for the utilization in semiconductor process.
• Apply existing and newly developed technologies to tackle challenging process issues and support critical technology development projects.
• Correlate atomic scale structural and chemical information with processing, physical modeling, and device performance for faster cycles of learning.
• Drive technology roadmap through collaboration with instrument vendors, industry, and internal teams.

Skills

TEM characterization

Python programming

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Semiconductor knowledge

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

TEM

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: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00
Location: Santa Clara,CA

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines.
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems, within safety guidelines.
• Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues.
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports.
• Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues/problems with limited supervision.
• Measure film properties and interpret data.
• Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited supervision.
• Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

TEM Engineers responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform daily TEM analysis, including microstructure and chemical analysis using electron diffraction, EDS, and EELS to support all BU process activities in AMAT.
• Develop/embrace groundbreaking solutions to device characterization at atomic resolution with high accuracy and reliability for the utilization in semiconductor process.
• Apply existing and newly developed technologies to tackle challenging process issues and support critical technology development projects.
• Correlate atomic scale structural and chemical information with processing, physical modeling, and device performance for faster cycles of learning.
• Drive technology roadmap through collaboration with instrument vendors, industry, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background and experience in materials characterization using TEM.
• Programming skills using AI and Python.
• A self-motivated, phenomenal teammate who enjoys working with others.
• Experience in creative problem solving and innovative solutions.
• Excellent knowledge in semiconductor, crystallography and diffraction.
• Positive and ambitious attitude with effective oral and written communications.

Additional Information

Applicants should have a PhD degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a semiconductor-related field.

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: No

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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