Process Engineer – Plasma Etch

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and support advanced plasma etch processes for semiconductor applications. In this role, you will work closely with customers, R&D, manufacturing, and engineering teams to drive process performance, resolve complex technical challenges, and support next-generation technology development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 4-7 years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2-5 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Semiconductor fab experience in plasma etch process development and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Applied Materials etch systems.
• Experience with chamber troubleshooting, process qualification, and customer-facing technical support.
• Knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis tools (JMP or equivalent), TEM, SEM, and EDS characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plasma etch processes for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and drive process improvements using data-driven methodologies.
• Investigate and resolve process and chamber-related issues through structured root cause analysis.
• Support customer escalations and provide technical solutions to manufacturing and process challenges.
• Characterize process-chamber interactions and evaluate hardware performance.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

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