Process Engineer IV (PVD/CVD/ALD)

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer IV in Santa Clara, California, to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. The engineer collects and analyzes data, performs hardware characterization, troubleshoots engineering issues, measures film properties, generates technical documentation and works with customers and vendors. The role involves close collaboration with R&D teams on research and development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage PVD, CVD and ALD systems within safety guidelines.
• Drive process and hardware development projects with limited to no supervision.
• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments for multiple products.
• Characterize hardware and perform hardware characterization on complex systems using defined methods and new technologies.
• Generate internal and external documentation, presentations, technical reports and process engineering specifications.
• Develop, plan and execute process engineering projects within safety guidelines.
• Train engineers in film property measurement techniques and guide them in interpreting data, new methodologies and troubleshooting.
• Engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues, with limited supervision.
• Design and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation.
• Identify, select and partner with vendors and suppliers, and lead functional teams or projects as needed.

Required profile

• MS or PhD preferred.
• More than 5 years of experience in PVD, CVD and/or ALD.
• Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving.

What we offer

• Salary of $147,000 to $202,500, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program.
• Full-time position, with travel of up to 20% of the time and relocation eligibility.