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Sr Failure Analysis Engineer

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Job ID: R2515782
Date posted: 07/28/2025
Location: Santa Clara, California
Category: Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for analysis on tool, process, and material failures of optical devices
Work closely with integration, process, and metrology modules to trouble shoot failure modes of AR display and other nanophotonic devices
Work with metrology inspection and process team to reduce particle, scratch and other cosmetic defectivity
End-to-end data analysis and correlation of optical performance with in-line process monitoring

Functional Knowledge

5-10 years of industrial experience on defect inspection and failure analysis

Proficient on data analysis using JMP or other scripting languages
Background on optical display, module and familiar with semiconductor processes

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

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

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

U.S. Salary Range:

$161,000.00 - $221,000.00

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.