Process Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Santa Clara, CA
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96 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

The Process Engineer III - (E3) joins a world-class team focused on developing next-generation 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 engineering development projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing process and hardware characterization on complex systems, measuring film properties, and generating technical documentation. You will collaborate with R&D teams, vendors, and suppliers to integrate films for semiconductor device manufacturing. The position requires expertise in semiconductor processing technology, hardware characterization, and complex problem-solving involving multiple process and hardware tradeoffs. You will lead projects to advance materials and deposition techniques for current and future semiconductor device nodes.

What you'll do

  • Drive innovation and development of CVD process and hardware technology.
  • Define technical paths and strategies to solve high-value engineering problems.
  • Develop, plan, and execute process engineering development projects.
  • Perform process and hardware characterization on highly complex systems.
  • Measure film properties and generate detailed technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoot engineering issues and manage process and hardware tradeoffs.
  • Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders to deliver performance solutions.
  • Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to implement new technologies and products.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in semiconductor processing technology (preferred).
  • Ability to lead projects with significant complexity and develop execution strategies.
  • Ability to break down complex challenges into clear problem statements and develop solutions.
  • Ability to solve complex problems involving multiple process and hardware tradeoffs.
  • Ability to absorb knowledge from multiple sources to identify and implement the best solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team with varying fields and years of expertise.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

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