Process Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
42 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 30, 2026 (soon)

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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 337 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer III

New College Grad - Process Engineer III - PhD (2027 Summer Cohort) will join the team to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, performing hardware characterization on basic systems, and troubleshooting engineering issues through Root Cause Analysis. Key responsibilities include measuring film properties, generating technical documentation, and engaging with customers to resolve concerns. The position requires expertise in semiconductor processes such as CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, and epi, along with material characterization techniques like FTIR, XPS, and XRD. Working with R&D teams, the engineer will implement new technologies and products while solving complex manufacturing challenges to advance the development of next-generation semiconductor chips and advanced display technologies.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies.
  • Collect, analyze, and compile data from process engineering experiments.
  • Perform hardware characterization on basic systems.
  • Troubleshoot engineering issues and perform Root Cause Analysis.
  • Measure film properties and organize data for technical review.
  • Generate internal documentation, presentations, and technical reports.
  • Communicate with customers to resolve process engineering issues or concerns.
  • Work with vendors and suppliers to implement new technologies and products.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Experience in one or more semiconductor processes such as CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, or epi.
  • Experience in material characterization using techniques like FTIR, XPS, or XRD.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments.
  • Ability to perform hardware characterization on basic systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve basic process engineering issues.
  • Ability to measure film properties and organize data and reports for review.
  • Experience in semiconductor fab or equipment industry (preferred).

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