Process Engineer, Advanced Packaging

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$147,000–$202,500 / yr
Posted
99 days ago
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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $175k
$116k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $131,752–$183,987 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $175k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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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 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer, Advanced Packaging

Process Engineer - Advanced Packaging As a Process Engineer, you will join a team focused on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. You will be responsible for executing complex process engineering experiments across multiple modules to establish baselines, monitor performance, and ensure stability. Your daily work involves collecting and analyzing data, performing hardware characterization, measuring film properties, and troubleshooting engineering issues. You will utilize structured methodologies such as statistical analysis and DOE to validate improvements and lead process matching activities. The role requires creating technical documentation, specifications, and reports while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to implement new technologies. Key skills include complex problem solving, hardware-process interaction analysis, and training others in measurement techniques. This position addresses critical manufacturing challenges within the semiconductor and display industries through advanced research and development projects.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and execute complex process engineering experiments across multiple modules to establish performance baselines.
  • Characterize hardware-process interactions using advanced methodologies to optimize system performance and scalability.
  • Validate process improvements through structured statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Resolve complex technical issues and address customer concerns regarding manufacturing processes.
  • Create technical documentation, including internal reports, external specifications, and product presentations.
  • Train other engineers on measurement techniques, data interpretation, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Manage vendor relationships to source materials and enhance process development capabilities.
  • Design and implement new technologies, products, and analytical instrumentation for production.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • 3-5 years of related experience.
  • Expertise in complex problem solving.
  • Experience designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Ability to perform hardware characterization and troubleshoot engineering issues.
  • Ability to generate technical documentation, reports, and process specifications.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors/suppliers.

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