PVD / Dry Etch Process Engineer

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $124,000 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
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.
As a Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in solving our customers’ biggest challenges by designing and optimizing display and semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work on some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world, shaping the way process engineering evolves for our business and the semiconductor industry. Process Engineers at Applied enjoy a diverse and exciting work experience—no two days are the same and the challenges are complex and interesting. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 4-7 years of related experience
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving
• PVD (sputtering) technology experience >2 years required
• Dedicated in lab work
• Ownership

Nice To Haves

• Process alone w/ RF or DC source hardware engineering such as fundamental plasma physics understanding preferred
• CCP dry etch chemistry knowledge as optional

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 a variety of difficult process engineering issues
• Measure film properties and interpret data
• Generate internal documentation for products, 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; lead project teams, as needed

Benefits

• At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
• At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees