Process Engineer IV

Applied Materials

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Location
Santa Clara, CA
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Full-time
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68 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 IV

The Process Engineer IV - (E4) joins a world-class team focused on developing the next generation of Gapfill CVD products for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. This role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, performing hardware characterization, and troubleshooting engineering issues within highly complex systems. The engineer will lead projects to develop various materials and deposition techniques, determining how to integrate films for semiconductor device manufacturing. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, measuring film properties, and generating technical documentation while collaborating with R&D teams and external stakeholders. Required expertise includes plasma processing experience, semiconductor industry experience, and a strong understanding of plasma physics. The position requires solving complex problems with multiple process and hardware tradeoffs to advance current and future semiconductor device nodes.

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.
  • Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders to deliver performance solutions.
  • Troubleshoot engineering issues involving complex process and hardware tradeoffs.
  • Research and develop materials and deposition techniques for next-generation semiconductor nodes.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • Experience with plasma processing.
  • Experience in semiconductor processing technology.
  • Ability to lead projects with significant complexity and develop execution strategies.
  • Ability to break down complex challenges into clear problem statements and solve them with hardware tradeoffs.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of plasma physics (preferred).
  • Knowledge of how their respective area integrates with others.

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