Process Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Kalispell, MT
Salary
$108,000–$148,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Below market

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This role $128k
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This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $132,663–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $163k 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 179 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer III

Process Engineer III - New College Grad will join a team focused on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. The role involves performing hardware characterization on basic systems, conducting root cause analysis to troubleshoot engineering issues, and measuring film properties. Day-to-day responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from experiments, generating technical documentation and reports, and collaborating with vendors and suppliers to implement new products and analytical instrumentation. Candidates should possess a doctorate in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Required expertise includes experience in semiconductor processes such as CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, or epi, along with material characterization techniques like FTIR, XPS, and XRD. This role addresses critical challenges in the semiconductor industry by developing state-of-the-art research and development projects for advanced manufacturing technologies.

What you'll do

  • Design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies.
  • Collect, analyze, and compile reports on process engineering experiments.
  • Perform hardware characterization on basic systems.
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform Root Cause Analysis to resolve engineering problems.
  • Measure film properties and organize data for technical review.
  • Create internal documentation including products, presentations, and technical reports.
  • Communicate with customers to resolve their process engineering concerns.
  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to implement new technologies and instrumentation.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Experience in one or more semiconductor processes such as CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, or epi.
  • Experience in material characterization techniques including FTIR, XPS, and XRD.
  • Experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry (preferred).

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