Process Engineer V
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking a Module Process Engineer to extend its heterogeneous integration flows into co-packaged optics (CPO). The role develops and integrates modules that bring photonic and electronic die, optical engines, and fiber interfaces together, addressing CPO-specific optical, thermal, and integration challenges. The engineer will help shape the CPO technology roadmap, work with customers and partners on high-value problems, and establish disciplined R&D practices across the team. The position applies scientific theory to complex CPO module processes from development through ongoing technical management. It leads research, development, implementation, and alpha engineering for new CPO modules and extensions of existing heterogeneous integration capabilities, and supports alpha and beta release of new module capabilities. The engineer contributes to strategic planning connecting CPO R&D with business-unit and Product Business Group plans, and works with customers, vendors, suppliers, and ecosystem partners. The role is based in Santa Clara, California. It is full-time, regular employment, with no travel indicated and relocation eligibility. The listed salary range is $163,000 to $224,000. The company states that employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package and that candidates may be eligible for bonus and stock awards, as applicable.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or a related field.
- Significant experience as a module process engineer or process integrator in semiconductor R&D or advanced technology development.
- Hands-on experience with co-packaged optics (CPO), silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, or optical engines.
- Working knowledge of photonic/electronic die integration, optical coupling and alignment, fiber attach, optical loss, and thermal management near photonic components.
- Experience with heterogeneous integration modules such as hybrid or fusion bonding, D2W/W2W integration, TSVs, fine-pitch interconnects, or interposers.
- Strong DOE, statistical analysis, and root-cause skills across optical, electrical, physical, and reliability data.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and communicate clearly with engineers, executives, customers, and partners.
Nice To Haves
- Record of patents, publications, or invited talks in CPO, photonics, or advanced packaging.
- Experience with optical test and characterization of photonic components and packaged modules.
- Prior engagement with customers, research consortia, or suppliers in the CPO ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Extend heterogeneous integration flows to co-packaged optics (CPO), integrating photonic and electronic die, optical engines, and fiber interfaces.
- Address CPO-specific integration requirements, including optical coupling and alignment, optical loss, and thermal management near photonic components.
- Create CPO technology roadmaps, integration reviews, risk assessments, schedules, and executive-ready reports; communicate with engineers, senior leaders, customers, research partners, and suppliers.
- Identify invention opportunities, contribute to intellectual property, and establish disciplined R&D practices for integration, data quality, documentation, and technical decision-making.
- Lead practical application of scientific theory to complex CPO module processes, from development through ongoing technical management.
- Lead research, development, and implementation of new CPO modules and extensions of existing heterogeneous integration capabilities.
- Work with key customers to resolve complex process and integration issues and address their High Value Problems (HVP).
- Lead alpha engineering activities for CPO process technology and support alpha and beta release of new module capabilities.
- Participate in strategic planning that connects CPO R&D with business-unit and Product Business Group plans.
- Identify, select, and work with vendors, suppliers, and ecosystem partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for a bonus program
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Programs and support for employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
