Process Support Engineer IV

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: Santa Clara, CA

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.

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.

As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), 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, and create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs).

You’ll analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high‑level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments. Additionally, you will troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analyses, and resolve difficult process engineering and customer product issues. Process Support Engineers work across technologies such as:
Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.

• Draw from your specialized expertise to provide high‑visibility customer support through on‑site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment

• Work closely with the customer to develop leading‑edge processes to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chip, with equipment optimized to their needs

• Create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE); analyze data with statistics; and compile reports with high‑level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments

• Troubleshoot complex problems; perform multiple root cause analysis; and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues

• Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust

• Apply your extensive knowledge of best practices to identify innovative solutions

• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and a liaison between the customer and business unit; you may also lead functional teams or projects

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field

• 7–10 years of dry etch experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry

• Strong leadership skills to guide others in problem‑solving

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate difficult concepts and explain new viewpoints to project stakeholders

• Communication proficiency in English language

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% 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,…