Process Engineer III - Doctorate (Santa, Clara)
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- Graduating with an advanced degree or postdoc in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Nanotechnologies or related field
- Demonstrable breadth of expertise in semiconductor technologies
- Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others to adopt a different point of view
- Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Thrive in a results-driven culture
Responsibilities
- Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments
- Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems
- Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues
- Measure film properties and interpret data
- Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
- Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision
- Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers
- Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
- Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
