Process Engineer IV

Overview As a Process Engineer at Applied Materials, you will design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot issues to improve product performance. You’ll measure film properties, generate documentation, and interact with customers and suppliers. This role places you at the intersection of R&D and production, contributing to state-of-the-art tooling and processes. Compensation / BenefitsCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefits packageBonus programStock award programRelocation eligibilityTravel opportunities (up to 50%) ResponsibilitiesDesign, execute and analyze complex process engineering experiments and report resultsPerform hardware characterization on complex systemsCollaborate with hardware and systems engineers to improve product performanceTroubleshoot problems and perform root cause analysis on novel etch processes and equipmentGenerate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and reportsInteract with customers to resolve process, hardware, and integration issues Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical EngineeringKnowledge of semiconductor device characterization and materials analysis (e.g., electron microscopy, thin film characterization, compositional analysis, electrical characterization)Experience with silicon wafer plasma processing equipment; in-depth knowledge of plasma-etch hardware and processUnderstanding of semiconductor device and process technologyExcellent analytical and communication skillsAnalytical mindsetStrong communication skillsCollaborative/team-orientedPlasma-etch processing and systemsSemiconductor device characterizationElectron microscopy and thin film characterization