PVD​/Dry Etch Process Engineer

Overview

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 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

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 Engineer II, you will play a critical role in solving our customers’ biggest challenges by designing and optimizing display and semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work on some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world, shaping the way process engineering evolves for our business and the semiconductor industry. 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.

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments
• PVD (sputtering) technology experience >2 years required
• Process with RF or DC source hardware engineering; fundamental plasma physics understanding preferred
• CCP dry etch chemistry knowledge optional
• Dedicated in-lab work
• Ownership
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues
• Measure film properties and interpret data
• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision
• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers
• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 4-7 years of related experience
• Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation Eligible:
  No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. 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, which is 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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