Process Engineer IV - (E4)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $147,000 - $202,500

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. As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a PhD with 4+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Have strong knowledge and working experience in vacuum technology and semiconductor process equipment development

Nice To Haves

• Background in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Atomic Layer Etching(ALE), and junction surface cleaning
• Familiarity with working in a clean room and on semiconductor equipment with experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques
• Knowledge and experience in Plasma Physics, Reactive Ion Etching (RIE), Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Capacitively Coupled Plasma (CCP) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, collect data, analyze results and compile reports in support of AMAT's cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and system
• Perform hardware trouble shooting and characterization on a variety of process tools to improve performance, and provide clear direction to engineering team for new hardware development
• Interact with customers to resolve a variety of process and hardware issues/problems with limited supervision
• Provide leadership, clear direction, and guidance to junior process engineer and process technicians to support execution activities

What This Job Offers

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