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Process Engineer III - (E3

Job in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, 95050, USA
Listing for: Applied Materials
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Process Engineer, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Process Engineer III - (E3)

Process Engineer

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.

Applied Materials is looking for a Process Engineer to become part of a world class team focused on developing the next generation CVD products. This is an excellent opportunity for research and development of materials that will enable current and future semiconductor device nodes. The ideal candidate will lead the technological advancement that requires development of various materials, deposition techniques and determine how to integrate the films for semiconductor device manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive innovation and development of CVD process & hardware technology
  • Define technical path to solve high value problems
  • Develop, plan and execute process engineering development projects
  • Lead and participate in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to develop & deliver world-class performance solutions to the customers
  • Advance in-depth understanding of process, hardware and their interaction in highly complex systems
  • Perform process and hardware characterization on highly complex systems

Functional Knowledge:

  • Regarded as technical expert in their respective field
  • Experience in semiconductor processing technology beneficial

Leadership:

  • Leads projects with significant complexity
  • Develop strategy and path for project execution
  • Work effectively with team members within and outside of the organization

Problem Solving:

  • Identify and define clear high value problems
  • Ability to break down complex challenges into clear problem statements, and develop strategy to solve them
  • Solve complex problems with multiple process and hardware tradeoffs
  • Ability to absorb knowledge from multiple sources, identify and implement the best solution

Impact:

  • Impacts the direction of process and hardware development for current and future technologies

Interpersonal

Skills:

  • Passionate in solving problems and advancing technology
  • Work independently and in a team with varying fields and years of expertise
  • Excellent communication skills

Additional Information:

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular

Travel:
Yes, 10% 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 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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