Process Engineer College Grad - Doctorate Degree; Santa Clara, Ca
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Engineering
Materials Engineer, Process Engineer
Overview
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 technologies 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.
As a Process Engineer, you will design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, troubleshoot engineering issues, measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. You will 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 globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.
RoleResponsibilities
- Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments
- Perform hardware characterization on a variety of systems
- Measure film properties, organize data, and interpret data
- Troubleshoot moderately complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve moderately difficult process engineering issues
- Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
- Interact with customers to resolve process engineering issues
- Identify, select, and work with vendors and suppliers
- Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
- Graduating with an MS, or PhD (preferred) degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field.
- Previous internship or related field experience
- Experience in one or more semiconductor processes (CVD, ALD, PVD, etch), material characterization (e.g. FTIR, XPS, XRD etc.)
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
- Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
New College Grad
Travel:
No
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 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.
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