Process Engineer

Applied Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, performing hardware characterization, and troubleshooting engineering issues. Responsibilities include measuring film properties, generating technical documentation, and engaging with customers and suppliers. The engineer will develop new process formulations, define equipment specifications, and evaluate test data, contributing to next-generation semiconductor breakthroughs through materials science and surface engineering expertise.

Must Have

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies
• Collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues
• Measure film properties and generate technical documentation
• Engage with customers to resolve concerns and collaborate with vendors/suppliers
• Develop new or modified process formulations and define equipment specifications
• Utilize statistical tools and methodologies like Design of Experiments (DOE), JMP/Minitab
• Master’s/Bachelor’s/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field with 2+ years’ experience

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support for personal and professional growth
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards program
• Employee Assistance Program, meditation, family support resources, travel insurance
• Free career development, mentoring programs, technical and professional courses
• Worldwide "Giving" program, employee contributions matched by Applied Materials Foundation

Job ID

R2519948

Who We Are

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, we enable 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.

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.

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.

About Us

We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

Job Description:

General Profile:

As a Process Engineer, you will operate on cutting-edge technology, harnessing atomic precision, material science, and surface engineering to push technical boundaries. Your role involves developing new and advanced process formulations, defining equipment hardware to meet processing requirements, evaluating test data, and coordinating design requirements to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Your expertise and knowledge play a crucial role our customers success, making an impact on the next generation of semiconductor breakthroughs.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new or modified process formulations (e.g., in deposition, etch, or diffusion), defining equipment specifications, and facilitating the smooth transfer of new technologies from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
• Utilizing statistical tools and methodologies like Design of Experiments (DOE) and JMP/Minitab software to analyze complex data sets and drive data-driven decisions
• Responsible for performing process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of the company’s complex semiconductor capital equipment and systems.
• Reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing.
• May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches in the processing or development of new processes.
• Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
• Supports customer technology managers in the planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting of customer demos to defend existing process applications.
• Works with customer and senior engineers cross functionally to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues/ challenges.
• Actively addresses any potential issues at the customer site and provide alternative solution.
• Works with customer to demonstrate and introduce new technologies at customer sites through demos, on site evaluations, and new tool qualifications. Drives the adoption of new technology at the customer site.
• Acts as single point of contact accountable for process, hardware, software, etc. related requests from customer and work with cross-functional teams within BU in the planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting of customer demos to defend existing process applications.
• Works with suppliers to make sure required parts and supplies are available.
• Contributes to product development and release activities.

Qualifications:

Master’s /Bachelor’s degree/PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field with 2+ years’ experience; or equivalent experience.

Travelling: 10-20%

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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