{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3a238d27fe8f00a13f307d06","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3a238d27fe8f00a13f307d06","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3a238d27fe8f00a13f307d06","title":"Process Engineer, Quality & Operations","description":"Who We Are\n\nApplied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nSalary:\n\n$124,000.00 - $171,000.00\n\nLocation:\n\nSanta Clara,CA\n\nYou’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.\n\nAt 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 .\n\nAs a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. 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.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nApplied Materials' SPG Metrology organization supports a wide range of business units through FIB, TEM, SEM, and related analytical capabilities. As the scope and volume of work continue to grow, maintaining consistent quality while improving operational efficiency becomes increasingly important.\n\nWe are seeking a Process Engineer, Quality & Operations to drive quality excellence and operational improvement initiatives across our metrology organization.\n\nThe primary focus of this role is to establish, improve, and sustain quality systems, standards, metrics, and best practices that drive consistency, repeatability, and customer satisfaction across laboratory operations. You will lead quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects focused on productivity, capacity, workflow optimization, automation, and operational effectiveness.\n\nWhile familiarity with FIB, TEM, SEM, or related metrology techniques is beneficial, the core requirement is a strong background in quality engineering, process improvement, operational excellence, and data-driven problem solving within semiconductor, manufacturing, laboratory, or other high-tech environments.\n\nYou will work closely with engineers, technicians, managers, business unit customers, suppliers, and partner labs to identify opportunities, align stakeholders, and drive initiatives to successful implementation. This role succeeds through influence, collaboration, and execution across multiple teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead quality improvement initiatives to improve consistency, repeatability, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.\nDevelop and implement quality standards, acceptance criteria, metrics, KPIs, and best practices across laboratory operations.\nAnalyze quality and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.\nPartner with engineering, hardware, operations, and supplier teams to improve process capability, equipment performance, reliability, and overall operational effectiveness.\nLead or support projects focused on productivity, workflow optimization, automation, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement.\nIdentify operational bottlenecks and drive initiatives that improve throughput, cycle time, capacity, and lab efficiency.\nTranslate business requirements into practical quality standards, process controls, and operational improvements.\nCoordinate cross-functional teams to align stakeholders, manage priorities, and successfully execute improvement initiatives.\nEstablish dashboards, metrics, and reporting methodologies to monitor performance and drive accountability.\nPromote a culture of quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.\n\nQualifications\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBS or higher degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, operational excellence, manufacturing engineering, reliability engineering, laboratory operations, or continuous improvement within semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, or other high-technology environments.\nDemonstrated experience developing and implementing quality standards, acceptance criteria, process controls, metrics, and KPIs.\nExperience performing root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nExperience utilizing quality methodologies such as SPC, MSA, DOE, FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent quality systems and tools.\nStrong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.\nAbility to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to closure across multiple organizations.\nProven ability to use data to identify trends, solve complex problems, and drive measurable business results.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience working within semiconductor metrology, characterization, failure analysis, or laboratory environments.\nHands-on experience with FIB, TEM/STEM, SEM, or related analytical and microscopy techniques.\nFamiliarity with FIB sample preparation, TEM imaging, and advanced semiconductor characterization workflows.\nExperience supporting metrology, characterization, microscopy, or analytical laboratory operations.\nExperience leading quality, operational excellence, automation, digital transformation, or process improvement projects.\nGreen Belt, Black Belt, or similar Lean Six Sigma certification.\nExperience with statistical analysis, data visualization, automation tools, or advanced analytics platforms.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nStrong quality engineering and continuous improvement background, with demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in consistency, repeatability, process capability, and operational performance.\nExperience with FIB, TEM, SEM, failure analysis, or metrology technologies is preferred but not required.\nCollaborative and influential, with the ability to build alignment and drive action across multiple teams and organizations.\nOrganized and execution-focused, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.\nComfortable facilitating discussions, resolving ambiguity, and coordinating stakeholders with competing priorities.\nPractical, data-driven problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.\nSelf-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to balance operational needs with longer-term strategic improvements.\nStrong customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality operational outcomes.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nTime Type:\n\nFull time\n\nEmployee Type:\n\nAssignee / Regular\n\nTravel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\nRelocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\nThe 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied 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.\n\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. 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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 .\n\nAs a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. 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.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nApplied Materials' SPG Metrology organization supports a wide range of business units through FIB, TEM, SEM, and related analytical capabilities. As the scope and volume of work continue to grow, maintaining consistent quality while improving operational efficiency becomes increasingly important.\n\nWe are seeking a Process Engineer, Quality & Operations to drive quality excellence and operational improvement initiatives across our metrology organization.\n\nThe primary focus of this role is to establish, improve, and sustain quality systems, standards, metrics, and best practices that drive consistency, repeatability, and customer satisfaction across laboratory operations. You will lead quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects focused on productivity, capacity, workflow optimization, automation, and operational effectiveness.\n\nWhile familiarity with FIB, TEM, SEM, or related metrology techniques is beneficial, the core requirement is a strong background in quality engineering, process improvement, operational excellence, and data-driven problem solving within semiconductor, manufacturing, laboratory, or other high-tech environments.\n\nYou will work closely with engineers, technicians, managers, business unit customers, suppliers, and partner labs to identify opportunities, align stakeholders, and drive initiatives to successful implementation. This role succeeds through influence, collaboration, and execution across multiple teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead quality improvement initiatives to improve consistency, repeatability, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.\nDevelop and implement quality standards, acceptance criteria, metrics, KPIs, and best practices across laboratory operations.\nAnalyze quality and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.\nPartner with engineering, hardware, operations, and supplier teams to improve process capability, equipment performance, reliability, and overall operational effectiveness.\nLead or support projects focused on productivity, workflow optimization, automation, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement.\nIdentify operational bottlenecks and drive initiatives that improve throughput, cycle time, capacity, and lab efficiency.\nTranslate business requirements into practical quality standards, process controls, and operational improvements.\nCoordinate cross-functional teams to align stakeholders, manage priorities, and successfully execute improvement initiatives.\nEstablish dashboards, metrics, and reporting methodologies to monitor performance and drive accountability.\nPromote a culture of quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.\n\nQualifications\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBS or higher degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of experience in quality engineering, process engineering, operational excellence, manufacturing engineering, reliability engineering, laboratory operations, or continuous improvement within semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, or other high-technology environments.\nDemonstrated experience developing and implementing quality standards, acceptance criteria, process controls, metrics, and KPIs.\nExperience performing root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nExperience utilizing quality methodologies such as SPC, MSA, DOE, FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent quality systems and tools.\nStrong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.\nAbility to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to closure across multiple organizations.\nProven ability to use data to identify trends, solve complex problems, and drive measurable business results.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience working within semiconductor metrology, characterization, failure analysis, or laboratory environments.\nHands-on experience with FIB, TEM/STEM, SEM, or related analytical and microscopy techniques.\nFamiliarity with FIB sample preparation, TEM imaging, and advanced semiconductor characterization workflows.\nExperience supporting metrology, characterization, microscopy, or analytical laboratory operations.\nExperience leading quality, operational excellence, automation, digital transformation, or process improvement projects.\nGreen Belt, Black Belt, or similar Lean Six Sigma certification.\nExperience with statistical analysis, data visualization, automation tools, or advanced analytics platforms.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nStrong quality engineering and continuous improvement background, with demonstrated success driving measurable improvements in consistency, repeatability, process capability, and operational performance.\nExperience with FIB, TEM, SEM, failure analysis, or metrology technologies is preferred but not required.\nCollaborative and influential, with the ability to build alignment and drive action across multiple teams and organizations.\nOrganized and execution-focused, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.\nComfortable facilitating discussions, resolving ambiguity, and coordinating stakeholders with competing priorities.\nPractical, data-driven problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.\nSelf-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to balance operational needs with longer-term strategic improvements.\nStrong customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality operational outcomes.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nTime Type:\n\nFull time\n\nEmployee Type:\n\nAssignee / Regular\n\nTravel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\nRelocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\nThe 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nApplied 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.\n\nIn addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.","datePosted":"2026-11-06T09:41:31.115Z","dateModified":"2026-11-06T09:41:31.115Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Applied Materials","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Santa Clara","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3a238d27fe8f00a13f307d06"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3a238d27fe8f00a13f307d06"}}