Patterning Process Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for a Patterning Process Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The engineer designs and optimizes manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies, collects and analyzes data, performs hardware characterization, measures film properties, generates technical documentation and works with customers and vendors. The role involves collaborating with R&D teams on advanced research and development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new or modified patterning test vehicle flows to support advanced patterning technology development.
• Compile, analyze and evaluate experimental data to establish process windows, specifications and material requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in developing and continuously improving advanced patterning short-loop processes.
• Drive improvements in key process metrics: critical dimension (CD), CD uniformity (CDU), line edge roughness (LER), line width roughness (LWR), depth of focus (DOF), exposure latitude, statistical process control (SPC), yield and defectivity.
• Partner with process and integration engineering teams to build integrated process flows, implement new methodologies, troubleshoot challenges, perform root cause analysis and resolve complex issues.
• Work with external partners on joint development programs, design experiments, collect and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Engage directly with internal and external customers to resolve complex process engineering challenges with minimal supervision.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 4 to 7 years of semiconductor experience in advanced lithography, patterning or semiconductor process development.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems through analytical skills, engineering judgment and hands-on experimentation.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting and root cause investigation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

What we offer

• Salary of $124,000 to $171,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and a stock award program.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning and career growth.