Process Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

12d • $124,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring 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, generating technical documentation, and engaging with customers to resolve concerns. The Process Engineer also collaborates with vendors and suppliers and helps implement new technologies and products.

The position offers opportunities to experiment, learn, and collaborate with R&D teams on research and development projects in the semiconductor and display industries. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, includes travel 10% of the time, and is eligible for relocation. The stated salary range is $124,000 to $171,000. Compensation may also include bonus and stock award program participation, as applicable.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments.
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems.
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform 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 and stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support focused on employee health, wellbeing, and personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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