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

Applied Materials•Hillsboro, OR

5d•$116,000 - $159,500•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a Module Process Engineer IV focused on dielectric deposition (CVD). The role serves as a technical authority in dielectric deposition, supporting customers through process and equipment problem solving, service improvement, and customer-facing technical leadership. The engineer analyzes process, yield, and equipment data to diagnose root causes, recommend improvements, and address integration, yield, and manufacturability challenges. The position leads customer discussions to identify High Value Problems and define and implement Continuous Improvement Projects. It supports Customer Service Agreement value and growth through improvements to defects, variability, cost of ownership, preventive maintenance, process capability, tool matching, and output. The engineer also demonstrates and promotes new service technologies, produces technical reports and customer presentations, and mentors junior-level Module Process Engineers. The role is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, and requires domestic travel as assigned for customer project support. The stated travel expectation is 25% of the time; the qualifications also describe travel of less than 50% per month depending on customer project support. Relocation is eligible. The listed salary range is $116,000 to $159,500.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry, or equivalent.
At least 7 years of experience in dielectric deposition process engineering in the semiconductor industry.
Strong wafer fab and semiconductor equipment experience.
Proven technical expertise in dielectric deposition unit processes and wafer fab operations.
Deep process engineering experience in dielectric deposition technologies, including CVD and ALD, and a strong wafer fab background.
In-depth knowledge of hardware and processes across one or more deposition areas.
Domain knowledge of four or more processes spanning two or more technologies.
Strong data analytics capability to analyze complex process, yield, and equipment issues.
Ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade senior stakeholders.
Ability to travel domestically as assigned for customer project support; travel is listed as 25% of the time, and the qualifications specify less than 50% per month depending on support needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with two or more deposition technologies is strongly preferred.
Advanced integration knowledge is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead technical discussions with customers to understand High Value Problems and define, propose, and implement Continuous Improvement Projects.
Capture and institutionalize learnings to maximize service opportunities and deliver measurable improvements to customer KPIs.
Increase Customer Service Agreement value through defect reduction, variability reduction, cost-of-ownership improvement, preventive maintenance optimization, process Cpk improvement, tool matching, and output optimization.
Identify and drive opportunities for Customer Service Agreement 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.
Resolve complex equipment and process issues using advanced analytics, equipment and process expertise, and systematic troubleshooting to perform root cause diagnosis.
Generate technical reports and present findings to customers, including prioritization and recommendations based on Bill of Materials, Equipment Constants, tool sensor data, on-wafer results, and product benchmarking.
Serve as a technical authority in dielectric deposition and provide guidance on integration, yield, and manufacturability challenges.
Mentor and lead junior-level Module Process Engineers by providing technical direction, coaching, and knowledge transfer.
Lead functional teams or projects with moderate complexity, risk, and resource requirements.
Communicate complex technical concepts and influence stakeholders, including senior stakeholders, to adopt new approaches or solutions.