EPI Process Engineer IV
Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $147k–$203k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Santa Clara, CA. Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on a wide range of complex process engineering experiments for multiple products.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $147k–$203k
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Responsibilities
- ◆Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on a wide range of complex process engineering experiments for multiple products
- ◆Utilize techniques, define methods, and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on a high number of complex systems for multiple products
- ◆Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports and create process engineering specifications
- ◆Develop, plan, and execute process engineering projects, within safety guidelines
- ◆Train engineers in measurement techniques of film properties and guide them in the interpretation of the data, new methodologies, troubleshooting techniques and issue resolution
- ◆Communicate and engage with customers to resolve a broad spectrum of complex process engineering issues, with limited supervision
- ◆Design and implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
- ◆Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers with limited to no supervision
- ◆Lead functional teams or projects, as needed
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- ✓7-10 years of related experience
- ✓Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving
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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.
What We Offer
Salary
$147,000.00 - $202,500.00
Location
Santa Clara,CA
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 .
As 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.
Role
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
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.
In 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.