New College Grad - Process Engineer - MS/PhD (Winter 2026)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA
•$124,000 - $171,000•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. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by September 30th, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Requirements

  • MS or Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Must be able to start the position full time from October 2026 - January 2027

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in semiconductor fab or equipment industry
  • Doctorate degree is preferred
  • Experience in one or more semiconductor processes (CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, epi), material characterization (e.g. FTIR, XPS, XRD etc)

Responsibilities

  • Collect data, analyze, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments
  • Perform hardware characterization on basic systems
  • Troubleshoot problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve basic process engineering issues
  • Measure film properties and organize data/reports for review
  • Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
  • Communicate and engage with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues or concerns, under direct supervision
  • Work with vendor and suppliers, under direct supervision
  • Become familiar with the process of implementing new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
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