Lithography Process Engineer -Quantum Program
Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $108k–$149k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Santa Clara, CA. Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Plant layout
- Base pay
- $108k–$149k
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Responsibilities
- ◆Optimize lithography process on DUV scanner and conduct troubleshooting
- ◆Familiar with mask layout design and basic knowledge of OPC
- ◆Familiar with CDSEM recipe creation and optimization
- ◆Create process, module, and device integration solutions for different platforms and quantum structures
- ◆Work with advanced packaging, process, hardware, and metrology team to develop new lithography process for quantum devices
- ◆Work with different teams including external vendors to develop new materials, processes, and structures for quantum devices
- ◆Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines
- ◆Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues
- ◆Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports
- ◆Design and conduct experiments, measure material and device properties and interpret data
- ◆Keep up to date with the latest advancements in device integration, quantum information, and related fields to continually implement new technologies, enhance approaches, and develop methodologies
- ◆Collaborate with customers, start-ups, or universities to identify key problems and develop enabling solutions
Work Experience
- ✓7-10 years of hands-on experience in semiconductor industry
- ✓Lithography process
- ✓Film and metrology tools
- ✓Layout design with Python, MATLAB or equivalent, will be a plus
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Who We Are
Applied 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.
What We Offer
Salary
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00
Location
Albany,NY, 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 .
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible ® the technology shaping the future.
At Applied’s CTO group, we focus on solid-state solutions for quantum technology, i.e. superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. Our primary objective is to collaborate with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with significantly lower error rates compared to current standards. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing, as well as our expertise in advanced (metasurface-based) optics to enhance device performance.
To achieve this goal, we're seeking a passionate technologist and experience lithography engineer with strong semiconductor background to develop process and device integration solutions for emerging markets and new technology inflection on quantum information. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.
Functional Knowledge
- •Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
- •Familiar with lithography and scanner operations
- •Familiar with key CMOS modules/processes/flow
Business Expertise
- •Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Leadership
- •Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource
Problem Solving
- •Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Impact
- •Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
- •Explore new growth area leveraging Applied’s expertise in precision material engineering
Interpersonal Skills
- •Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
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.
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