Process Engineer III, SIMS Metrology

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer III for its SIMS metrology function in Gloucester, MA. The engineer designs and optimizes manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies, collects and analyzes data, performs hardware characterization, troubleshoots engineering issues, measures film properties, generates technical documentation and works with customers and vendors. The role partners with R&D teams on advanced research and development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Characterize dopant profiles to show implanter performance and diffusion depths across implant recipes, collecting and analyzing data to drive process development.
• Prioritize and manage SIMS lab activities, balancing output and cycle time to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures for tool operation, qualification and performance tracking.
• Drive advanced SIMS characterization techniques and collaborate on experimental design (DOE), root-cause analysis and process problem-solving.
• Run statistical process control (SPC) and tool-health monitoring (uptime >90%) daily and weekly, and lead continuous-improvement projects.
• Provide consultation, training and analytical support to customers, give technical presentations, publish findings and represent the organization in the materials characterization community.
• Maintain a strong on-site laboratory presence for operations, troubleshooting, process development and customer engagements.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering or a related discipline.
• Direct knowledge and proven interest in ion beam interaction with materials and defects.
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining advanced metrology or analytical instrumentation.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry with SIMS, vacuum electronics, atom probe tomography or mass spectrometry is a strong plus.
• Understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, including process modules, characterization, device physics and fabrication; fab experience or a failure-analysis background is a strong plus.
• No direct supervisory responsibilities, but informal guidance and mentorship of new team members and technicians.

What we offer

• Salary of $108,000 to $148,500.
• Full-time position with travel of about 10% of the time; relocation eligible.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.