Process Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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Similar $152k
This role $148k
$107k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $128,812–$174,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $152k 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 III

Process Engineer III - (E3) joins a world-class team focused on developing next-generation CVD products to enable current and future semiconductor device nodes. This role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies while leading the technological advancement of various materials and deposition techniques. Day-to-day responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, performing hardware characterization on complex systems, measuring film properties, and generating technical documentation. The engineer will troubleshoot engineering issues, collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Key skills required include expertise in semiconductor processing technology, advanced problem-solving for complex hardware tradeoffs, and the ability to develop strategies for project execution. This role specifically addresses the integration of films into manufacturing processes and the development of CVD process and hardware technologies within the semiconductor industry.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies.
  • Drive innovation and development of CVD process and hardware technology.
  • Define technical paths to solve high-value problems and complex engineering challenges.
  • Plan and execute process engineering development projects from inception to completion.
  • Perform hardware characterization and measure film properties on complex systems.
  • Analyze data and troubleshoot engineering issues to resolve customer concerns.
  • Generate technical documentation and collaborate with vendors to implement new technologies.
  • Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders to deliver performance solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in semiconductor processing technology is beneficial.
  • Act as a technical expert in your respective field.
  • Ability to lead projects with significant complexity and develop execution strategies.
  • Ability to break down complex challenges into clear problem statements and solve them.
  • Skill in performing process and hardware characterization on highly complex systems.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team with members of varying expertise levels.

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