ETCH Process Support Engineer

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Process Support Engineer who will serve as a critical technical bridge between Korean customers and the HQ Business Unit. This role involves hands-on equipment operation, remote collaboration with HQ, and proactive customer support to ensure optimal tool performance and fast demo cycles.

• Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
• Operate and maintain equipment installed at the customer site.
• Optimize tool performance to meet customer-specific process and integration requirements.
• Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Access BU-based tools remotely to conduct process experiments and collect data.
• Support customer demo preparation by performing pre-validation and feasibility tests.
• Share findings and recommendations with BU teams to align on process strategies.
• Apply conceptual and practical expertise to solve complex process challenges.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in dry etch and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates sensitive or complex information effectively; builds alignment across stakeholders.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No