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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.

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers 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 our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develops and implements new etch processes for advanced test vehicles
• Partners with other groups, including lithography and deposition to develop and implement new integration schemes
• Monitors the wafer fabrication process by responding to in-line issues and dispositions lots.
• Implements new process control schemes or methodologies which ensure product manufacturability
• Coordinates the scheduling of process qualifications and equipment down time with manufacturing or equipment engineering.
• Develops and implements processes or procedures for transitioning new products into the production line
• Reviews, updates, and maintains documentation and process instructions
• Instructs operators and technicians on processes and procedures, including modifications to existing procedures
• Partners with equipment and maintenance personnel in order to minimize tool down time and integrate new tools into the production line

Required qualifications include:

• Position requires MS in an engineering discipline
• 5 years' experience in etch process engineering
• Ability to deal with multiple issues and shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with multiple disciplines in a 7x24 manufacturing facility
• Good problem solving skills
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Competency in troubleshooting problems

Business expertise includes:

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership includes:

• May lead functional teams or projects
• May mentor junior engineers

Problem solving includes:

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Desired qualifications include:

• PhD in a science/engineering field. Physics, chemistry, materials science.
• Experience with interaction with chip manufacturers and the process/integration schemes.
• Detailed knowledge of plasma-etch processing and the associated hardware.
• Knowledge of advanced patterning processes for state-of-the-art logic and memory devices,
• Familiarity with Applied Materials etch systems, i.e. Mesa, Sym3

Additional information includes:

• 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.
• 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.