Module Process Engineer IV - (E4) - Dielectric Deposition (CVD / ALD)

Applied Materials•Mobile City, TX

1d•$116,000 - $159,500•Remote

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 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.

Requirements

BS/MS in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry (or equivalent).
10+ years of experience in dielectric deposition Process Engineering.
Strong Wafer Fab and semiconductor equipment experience.
Strong experience with: DOE / statistical analysis (JMP, Python, Spotfire)
Yield improvement and defect analysis
Hardware–process interactions
Proven technical expertise in dielectric deposition unit processes and Wafer Fab operations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade senior stakeholders.
Ability to travel domestically as assigned <50% per month depending on customer project support.
US domestic based.

Nice To Haves

Military Experience a bonus but not required.
Mobile home Texas preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead technical discussions with customers to understand High Value Problems (HVPs) and define, propose, and implement Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs).
Capture and institutionalize learnings to maximize service opportunities and deliver measurable improvements to customer KPIs.
Increase Customer Service Agreement (CSA) value through defect reduction, variability reduction, cost‑of‑ownership (COO) improvement, preventive maintenance optimization, process Cpk improvement, tool matching, and output optimization.
Identify and drive opportunities for CSA renewal, upsell, and penetration.
Demonstrate and lead adoption of new service technologies, including FabVantage offerings, through customer demos, on‑site evaluations, and Joint Development Programs (JDPs).
Resolve complex equipment and process issues using advanced analytics, equipment and process expertise, and systematic troubleshooting methodologies to perform effective root cause diagnosis.
Generate comprehensive technical reports and present findings to customers, including prioritization and recommendations based on analysis of Bill of Materials (BOM), Equipment Constants (EC), tool sensor data, on‑wafer results, and benchmarking across products.
Serve as a technical authority in dielectric deposition, providing guidance on integration, yield, and manufacturability challenges.
Mentor and lead junior‑level MPEs, providing technical direction, coaching, and knowledge transfer.