This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
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$152k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
Applied Materials currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$124,000–$171,000
across 192 roles with salary data.
2027 New College Grad - Process Engineer III - Doctorate (Winter 2026 Start) is a role focused on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. Working within the R&D team, you will perform hardware characterization on basic systems, troubleshoot engineering issues through root cause analysis, and measure film properties to generate technical documentation and reports. You will also engage with customers and collaborate with vendors to implement new products and analytical instrumentation. The role requires a doctorate in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates should possess experience in semiconductor processes such as CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, or epi, along with material characterization techniques including FTIR, XPS, and XRD. This position addresses complex technical challenges in the semiconductor industry by developing state-of-the-art research and development projects for advanced manufacturing.
Hardware Characterization
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analysis
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
DAQ Systems
Thermal Analysis
Semiconductor Manufacturing
System Integration
Technical Documentation
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Metrology
SEM
TEM
Ellipsometry
TXRF
Root Cause Analysis
Nanotechnology
MEMS
Quantum Computing
AI
Material Science
Chemical Engineering
Semiconductor Manufacturing
3D Integration
Advanced Packaging
Metrology
Root Cause Analysis
Material Engineering
Quantum Computing
Hardware Characterization
Process Engineering
Technical Documentation