Process Engineer II (E2) - Display & Semiconductor Manufacturing

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer II (E2) in Santa Clara, California. 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 vendors and suppliers. The role involves collaborating with R&D teams on advanced research and development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Learn continuously about new developments in advanced packaging and decide on processes, chemistries, materials and tools to meet product requirements.
• Assist with automation wet process demonstrations, including tool preparation, wafer processing, wafer measurement, chemical analysis and documentation.
• Assist with high-volume manufacturing tool setup and process optimization of wet processes.
• Lead chemical analysis tool setup, including chemical analysis and testing.
• Conduct electrochemical testing and analysis to investigate its impact on wet process results.
• Drive deep-dive failure analysis and root cause analysis, and assist with high-volume manufacturing tool setup, FA and reliability testing.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chemical engineering experience, especially in plating processes and chemical analysis in a development or manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in advanced packaging processing preferred.
• Ability to independently drive projects and deliver a product.

Required skills

• Knowledge of process control and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
• Proficiency with thin film characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, SIMS, etc.).
• Preferred: experience with chemical analysis tools, metrology equipment, FA systems (AOI, AOS, CSAM, 3D x-ray CT) and reliability tools.

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 to $136,500.
• Full-time position, with relocation eligibility and travel of up to 10% of the time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.