2025 University Grad - Process Engineer - Undergrad

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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You’ll 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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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. 

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: 

• Collect data, analyze, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments 
• Perform hardware characterization on basic systems 
• Troubleshoot problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve basic process engineering issues 
• Measure film properties and organize data/reports for review 
• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports 
• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues or concerns, under direct supervision 
• Work with vendor and suppliers, under direct supervision 
• Become familiar with the process of implementing new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Material Science preferred)
• Must have a graduation/availability date in Summer or Fall 2025
• Ability to work independently to formulate experiment plan. Familiar with JMP or similar software for data analysis.
• Ability to perform SW coding for data/image analysis.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience or research in semiconductor device fabrication, including unit processes such as etching, deposition(CVD, PVD, ALD), lithography, and an overall comprehensive understanding of overall process integration and engineering challenges
• Understanding of material characterization techniques such as X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and spectroscopic methods (e.g XPS, FTIR), TOF SMIS for analyzing thin films, interfaces, and bulk semiconductor materials
• Internship or work experience in the semiconductor fabrication or equipment industry   
• Semiconductor device physics knowledge

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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