Process Engineer ||| - Plasma

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

11d•$124,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer specializing in plasma. The role focuses on developing and evaluating semiconductor plasma processes, conducting hardware characterization and experiments, analyzing film properties and process data, and resolving complex engineering issues. The engineer will communicate with customers, work with vendors and suppliers, implement new technologies and instrumentation, and support junior colleagues and project teams. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, and involves travel 10% of the time. Relocation is eligible. The salary range is $124,000 to $171,000. The selected candidate’s offer will depend on factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates may also be eligible for bonus and stock awards, as applicable.

Requirements

At least 5 years of semiconductor plasma process engineering experience.
Expertise in plasma physics, RF power systems, chamber matching, process optimization, and thin-film deposition or etch applications in an R&D or high-volume manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop new plasma processes, analyze complex data sets, and drive technology roadmaps from concept through qualification.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving.

Nice To Haves

PhD.

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.
Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision.
Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers.
Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation.
Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and lead project teams as needed.