2027 Process Support Engineer, New College Grad - Bachelor's (Multiple Locations))

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

4d • $70,000 - $95,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring a new college graduate Process Support Engineer to help guide advanced semiconductor technology from qualification through production. The role is part of the Global Field Group, which installs, optimizes, and sustains advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment at customer sites. Process Support Engineers work directly with customers in their fabs and partner with R&D teams to develop processes and solutions for manufacturing advanced semiconductor chips.

The role provides high-visibility, hands-on customer support, including on-site installations, system diagnoses, and service and repair of complex equipment. Engineers design and conduct hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs), analyze data statistically, and prepare reports with high-level conclusions. They also troubleshoot complex process and customer product issues, conduct root cause analyses, and communicate with internal stakeholders and customers to build relationships and achieve goals.

The position offers a development program with blended learning, networking, and rotations across Applied Materials sites, including manufacturing facilities in Texas and R&D centers in California and New York. It is intended for early-career engineers interested in technical problem-solving, hands-on customer work, and learning across semiconductor process technologies. The position is based in Austin, Texas; Boise, Idaho; or Hillsboro, Oregon, has a start date of July 26, 2027, requires travel approximately 20% of the time, and is relocation eligible.

Requirements

• Graduating with a bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on building trust.
• Exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information clearly and work to build consensus.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and analytically.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a results-driven culture.

Nice To Haves

• Good academic standing, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and service and repair of complex systems and equipment.
• Develop leading-edge processes in collaboration with customers to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips.
• Design hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs), analyze data with statistics, and compile reports with high-level conclusions on process engineering experiments.
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analyses, and resolve process engineering and customer product issues.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and customers to achieve goals, build relationships, and establish trust.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Candidates may be eligible for participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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