Process Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Santa Clara, CA
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69 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 · Process Engineer III

Process Engineer III - (E3) joins a world-class team focused on developing the next generation of CVD products for semiconductor and display manufacturing. In this role, you will drive innovation by developing CVD process and hardware technologies, defining technical paths to solve high-value problems, and executing complex process engineering development projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing hardware characterization on complex systems, measuring film properties, and generating technical documentation. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate films for semiconductor device manufacturing. The position requires expertise in semiconductor processing technology, complex problem-solving with hardware tradeoffs, and the ability to lead projects with significant complexity. You will work on research and development projects to enable current and future semiconductor device nodes through advanced deposition techniques.

What you'll do

  • Drive innovation and development of CVD process and hardware technology.
  • Develop, plan, and execute process engineering development projects.
  • Perform process and hardware characterization on highly complex systems.
  • Define technical paths and strategies to solve high-value engineering problems.
  • Measure film properties and generate technical documentation for manufacturing processes.
  • Troubleshoot engineering issues and manage process and hardware tradeoffs.
  • Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders to deliver performance solutions.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to implement new materials and deposition techniques.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in semiconductor processing technology is beneficial (preferred).
  • Must be regarded as a technical expert in their respective field.
  • Ability to lead and execute process engineering development projects with significant complexity.
  • Ability to break down complex challenges into clear problem statements and develop strategies to solve them.
  • Ability to solve complex problems involving multiple process and hardware tradeoffs.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team with members of varying fields and expertise.
  • Ability to absorb knowledge from multiple sources to identify and implement the best solutions.

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