This role pays more than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$167,487–$215,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$204k
versus about
$191k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
128 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$132,750–$182,500
across 128 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Process Engineer / Customer Technologist, you will serve as a key technical leader and trusted advisor to advanced semiconductor manufacturers. You will solve complex process challenges through advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and DOE methodologies while driving technology adoption and influencing product development. Your daily responsibilities include designing customer demonstrations, managing beta programs, executing technology transfers, and providing executive-level presentations on technical roadmaps. To succeed, you must possess expertise in semiconductor process development, yield improvement, and NPI experience within Logic, DRAM, NAND, or Advanced Packaging domains. You will utilize tools such as JMP, Minitab, SPC, and statistical analysis to optimize processes. This role addresses critical challenges in the semiconductor industry by bridging the gap between complex hardware interactions and customer requirements to accelerate the adoption of next-generation technologies.
Dip Molding
Material Science
Statistical Process Control
Tooling Design
Quality Standards
Measurement Systems
Rheology Management
Automated Stripping Systems
Process Development
IQ/OQ/PQ
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
FMEA
Automation
Robotics
Injection Molding
Extrusion
CAPA
Digital Manufacturing