Process Engineer III

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA
•$124,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, characterizing hardware, troubleshooting engineering issues, measuring film properties, preparing technical documentation, and working with customers to resolve concerns. The engineer will collaborate with vendors and suppliers and help implement new technologies and products. The position also offers opportunities to experiment and collaborate with research and development teams on advanced projects in the semiconductor and display industries. The Process Engineer will perform complex process engineering experiments and troubleshooting with limited supervision, while serving as a resource for junior colleagues and leading project teams as needed. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, is full time, and requires travel approximately 10% of the time. Relocation is eligible.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • 4–7 years of related experience.
  • Conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong background in deposition process technology and hardware.
  • Some plasma-related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments.
  • Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve difficult process engineering issues.
  • Measure film properties and interpret data.
  • Generate internal product documentation, presentations, and technical reports.
  • Engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns under limited supervision.
  • Identify and select vendors and suppliers, and partner with them.
  • Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation.
  • Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and lead project teams as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program.
  • Potential eligibility for a stock award program.
  • Relocation eligible.
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