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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $166k for comparable roles.
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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
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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Process Engineer III – Optical Device Assembly will join the team to support the development, integration, and scaling of optical and opto-mechanical assembly processes. The role focuses on process development, experimentation, and manufacturing readiness for camera, display, and photonic modules. Key responsibilities include owning assembly processes, developing metrology methods for monitoring, designing complex engineering experiments, and characterizing hardware to evaluate systems across multiple products. The candidate will also manage project lifecycles from concept through manufacturing readiness while collaborating with vendors and contract manufacturers. Required skills include experience in precision assembly, laser-based manufacturing, and data analysis using tools like Python or JMP. Technical competencies include Gage R&R, Statistical Process Control, dispensing, bonding, and optical lens stacking. The role addresses technical challenges in the production of high-precision components for the electronics and photonics industries.
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Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.
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