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Process Engineer III - (E3)

Job ID
R2514442
Date posted
06/03/2025
Location
Santa Clara, California
Category
Engineering

Job Description

Applied Materials is looking for a Process Engineer to become part of a world class team focused on developing the next generation CVD products. This is an excellent opportunity for research and development of materials that will enable current and future semiconductor device nodes. The ideal candidate will lead the technological advancement that requires development of various materials, deposition techniques and determine how to integrate the films for semiconductor device manufacturing.

  • Key Responsibilities
    • Drive innovation and development of CVD process & hardware technology
    • Define technical path to solve high value problems
    • Develop, plan and execute process engineering development projects
    • Lead and participate in discussions with internal and external stakeholders to develop & deliver world-class performance solutions to the customers
    • Advance in-depth understanding of process, hardware and their interaction in highly complex systems
    • Perform process and hardware characterization on highly complex systems
  • Functional Knowledge
    • Regarded as technical expert in their respective field
    • Experience in semiconductor processing technology beneficial
  • Leadership
    • Leads projects with significant complexity
    • Develop strategy and path for project execution
    • Work effectively with team members within and outside of the organization
  • Problem Solving
    • Identify and define clear high value problems
    • Ability to break down complex challenges into clear problem statements, and develop strategy to solve them
    • Solve complex problems with multiple process and hardware tradeoffs
    • Ability to absorb knowledge from multiple sources, identify and implement the best solution
  • Impact
    • Impacts the direction of process and hardware development for current and future technologies
  • Interpersonal Skills
    • Passionate in solving problems and advancing technology
    • Work independently and in a team with varying fields and years of expertise
    • Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.