Senior Process Engineer
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with deep expertise in thin-film processing to develop atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for next-generation semiconductor nodes. The role owns ALD process development through optimization and integration, translating device requirements into robust, manufacturable processes. The position involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies, collecting and analyzing data, characterizing hardware, troubleshooting engineering issues, measuring film properties, preparing technical documentation, and engaging with customers to resolve concerns. The engineer will work with thermal and/or plasma-enhanced ALD and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tool design and performance. The work includes partnering with R&D teams on research and development projects and working with vendors and suppliers. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, offers a salary range of $147,000 to $202,500, and requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation is eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 7–10 years of related experience.
- Conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving.
- Deep expertise in thin-film processing.
- Hands-on experience with thermal and/or plasma-enhanced ALD.
- Strong systems engineering skills.
- Technical foundation across materials science, physics, and chemistry, including understanding of precursor behavior, nucleation and growth mechanisms, and growth in complex 3D structures.
- Strong knowledge of ALD hardware, including vacuum systems, plasma sources, and precursor delivery.
Responsibilities
- Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments for multiple products.
- Use techniques, define methods, and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, or perform hardware characterization across complex systems and products.
- Generate internal and external product documentation, presentations, technical reports, and process engineering specifications.
- Develop, plan, and execute process engineering projects within safety guidelines.
- Train engineers in film-property measurement techniques and guide them in data interpretation, new methodologies, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
- Engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues with limited supervision.
- Design and implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation.
- Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers with limited to no supervision.
- Lead functional teams or projects as needed.
- Develop, optimize, and integrate ALD processes for next-generation semiconductor nodes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve tool design and performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program.
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program.
- Relocation assistance eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
