Advanced Packaging Integration Engineer

Applied Materials

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Location
Santa Clara, CA
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$161,000–$221,000 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
74 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Advanced Packaging Integration Engineer

The Advanced Packaging Integration Engineer joins the Photonics Platform Business Group to work with a cross-functional research team developing advanced packaging solutions for next-generation smart glasses and high-performance optical interconnects. This role leads process integration for micro-LED panels and high-performance interconnects, architecting scalable integration flows that meet manufacturability and reliability requirements. Key responsibilities include defining and optimizing flows such as hybrid bonding, 2.5D/3D heterogeneous integration, TSV, RDL, underfill, bumping, and molding. The engineer must design experiments, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with fabs, OSATs, and internal metrology teams. Required expertise includes semiconductor processing and statistical data analysis using Design of Experiments, SPC, and JMP. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and experience in advanced packaging technologies to solve complex manufacturing and reliability challenges.

What you'll do

  • Define, develop, and optimize advanced packaging process integration flows for high-performance interconnects and micro-LED panels.
  • Architect robust and scalable integration flows that meet specific manufacturability and reliability requirements.
  • Own and manage complex technical projects to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
  • Design experiments and systematically collect and analyze data to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with foundries, OSATs, and internal research teams to implement improved integration strategies.
  • Work with design, process, integration, and metrology teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
  • Stay updated on field advancements to drive continuous technology innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related STEM field.
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in advanced packaging technologies including hybrid bonding, semiconductor processing, and 2.5D/3D integration.
  • Experience with TSV, RDL, underfill, bumping, molding, and OSAT processes.
  • Proficient in statistical data analysis and process optimization and control techniques such as Design of Experiments, SPC, and JMP.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in team environments.
  • Micro-LED or CPO experience (preferred).
  • Coding capability, experience with MES systems, and ability to prepare executive-level presentations (preferred).

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