Process Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials designs, builds and services equipment used to manufacture display and semiconductor chips. As a Process Engineer in Santa Clara, you will design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies, collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization and troubleshoot engineering issues. You will also measure film properties, write technical documentation and work with customers, vendors and suppliers, collaborating with R&D teams on research and development projects.

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 process engineering issues
• Measure film properties and interpret data
• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations and technical reports
• Engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues, under limited supervision
• Identify, select and partner with vendors and suppliers, and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation
• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and lead project teams when needed

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4-7 years of related experience
• Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving

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 stock award program
• Full-time position, with travel of about 10% of the time and relocation eligibility