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.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Hillsboro, OR

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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees and are 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 Support Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high‑visibility customer support through on‑site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment. PSEs work closely with customers and R&D teams to develop leading‑edge processes used to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips, create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs), analyze data, compile reports with high‑level conclusions, troubleshoot complex problems, perform root‑cause analyses, and resolve difficult process engineering and customer product issues across technologies such as Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.

• Pioneering Innovation:
  Be part of a team that drives technological advancements and shapes the future of the semiconductor industry.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work in a dynamic, collaborative culture that values innovation, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth.
• Strategic Impact:
  Your role will directly influence our success and nurture key customer relationships.

• Serve as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
• When necessary, work closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements.
• Check and approve operational quality of system equipment and instruct customers in operation and maintenance of the system.
• Provide highly visible customer support through on‑site installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Have knowledge of three or more processes on one or more technologies.

• Minimum 5 years in semiconductor capital equipment or similar high‑tech industry.
• Preferred 3+ years experience in applications or process engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field.

Hillsboro, OR (on‑site)

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 25% of the time
• Relocation Eligible:
  Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and consideration of internal equity. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is 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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