Process Engineer III, Senior

Process Engineer III, Senior

Who We Are 

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.  

What We Offer 

Location: Onsite; Santa Clara, CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work.  Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs.  Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family.  We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our Benefits. 

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied. 

What You’ll Do 

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in solving our customers’ biggest challenges by designing and optimizing display and semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work on some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world, shaping the way process engineering evolves for our business and the semiconductor industry. Process Engineers at Applied enjoy a diverse and exciting work experience—no two days are the same and the challenges are complex and interesting. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.  

Role 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 a variety of difficult process engineering issues 

• Measure film properties and interpret data 

• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports 

• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision 

• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers 

• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation 

• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 

• 4-7 years of related experience   

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.