Senior Process Engineer III – SPG

About the role

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions for semiconductor and display manufacturing. The Senior Process Engineer III – SPG will design, analyze, and troubleshoot advanced process engineering experiments while collaborating with customers and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments
• 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

Required profile

• Master degree in a related field
• 4‑7 years of related experience
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving
• Strong background on deposition process technology & hardware; some plasma‑related experience preferred

Required skills

• Deposition process technology
• Hardware characterization
• Plasma process knowledge
• Root Cause Analysis
• Film property measurement
• Analytical instrumentation

What we offer

• Salary range $124,000 – $171,000 per year
• Supportive work culture with learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellbeing, and stock/bonus programs
• Travel up to 10% of the time and relocation eligibility