Process Engineer III – (E3)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

3d

About The Position

Design both hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE), analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments Perform hardware characterization on a variety of advanced systems and provide guidance to design engineering authority, within safety guidelines Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform multiple root cause analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues, up to including oral presentations to customers Execute problem-solving learning cycle: define problem statement, devise experimental plan and select characterization techniques with which data will be collected, perform experiments, perform measurements, process and analyze data, draw conclusions based on data, execute a follow-up learning cycle based on conclusions Measure film properties and interpret data to drive concise conclusions Identify, select, and work with vendors and suppliers Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines 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 Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Requirements

• Master's degree and above in Physics, Materials Science, Electric Engineering, Nanotechnologies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrable breadth of expertise in semiconductor technologies
• Previous internship or work experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Communicated complex ideas; works to build consensus
• Collaborates across multi-disciplinary teams
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

Nice To Haves

• Thesis and relevant coursework
• Patents and publications

Responsibilities

• Design hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE)
• Analyze data with statistics and compile reports
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of advanced systems
• Troubleshoot complex problems and perform root cause analysis
• Generate internal and external documentation
• Interact with customers to resolve process engineering issues
• Execute problem-solving learning cycle
• Measure film properties and interpret data
• Identify, select, and work with vendors and suppliers
• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level