Process Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $124,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $152k

This role $148k

$106k most similar roles pay here $201k

This role pays less than 54% 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

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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 issues, collaborate with vendors, 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. The role focuses specifically on CVD process and hardware technology development within the high-tech manufacturing of semiconductors and display components.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

CVD Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Engineering Hardware Characterization

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.
Develop technical documentation and manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Integrate new materials and deposition techniques into semiconductor device manufacturing.

What we're looking for

Experience in semiconductor processing technology is beneficial.
Act as a technical expert in your respective field.
Ability to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies.
Skill in performing hardware characterization on highly complex systems.
Ability to analyze data, measure film properties, and generate technical documentation.
Capability to troubleshoot engineering issues and solve problems with multiple process and hardware tradeoffs.
Strong communication skills to engage with internal/external stakeholders and customers.
Ability to work independently and in a team across various fields and expertise levels.

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