Senior Manager, Process Engineering – New Inflection Products

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Manager of Process Engineering to lead advanced R&D in next‑generation dielectric and metal materials. The position is based at the Arizona Research Center (ARC) and focuses on critical inflection points for memory and logic semiconductor technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers advancing thin‑film and surface‑engineering solutions for advanced semiconductor applications.
• Drive process and hardware characterization, creating new methodologies for complex system understanding.
• Partner closely with hardware engineering to co‑optimize process and tool capability, enabling differentiated performance.
• Engage directly with customers to resolve high‑value process challenges and influence technology direction.
• Define process specifications and integration strategies, identifying tool strengths, gaps, and development opportunities.
• Manage experiments, interpret results, and escalate critical technical issues with clear actions.

Required profile

• Deep expertise in ALD/CVD thin films, plasma‑based processes, thermal treatments, anneals, or surface preparation techniques.
• Proven leadership of process‑engineering teams in semiconductor R&D or development environments (10+ years preferred).
• Strong ability to solve complex technical and integration challenges and translate innovation into manufacturable solutions.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with hardware and integration teams.
• Demonstrated success engaging with leading semiconductor customers.
• PhD or MS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.

Required skills

• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
• Plasma Etch and Plasma‑Enhanced ALD (PEALD)
• Thermal Annealing
• Surface Modification
• Thin‑Film Process Engineering
• Semiconductor Process Development
• Hardware Integration

What we offer

• Salary range: $156,000 – $214,500 per year.
• Location: Tempe, AZ.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and personal development.