Process Engineer V

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$163,000–$224,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Nearby
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Above market

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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 96 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Process Engineer V

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We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer (E5) to join the Front End Products (FEP) Applications team, focusing on applications development and process optimization for advanced semiconductor technologies. This role involves developing and qualifying process solutions, driving end-to-end process development from concept through lab validation, and collaborating with hardware engineering to co-optimize tools and processes. The candidate will also engage in experimental design using DOE-based methods, statistical data analysis, and customer-facing application support to enable successful technology adoption. Key skills include a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, 5-10+ years of semiconductor process development experience, expertise in DOE and statistical analysis, and strong problem-solving abilities. The role requires cross-functional collaboration across various engineering teams and centers of excellence, with opportunities for mentorship and knowledge sharing within the applications group.

Skills

DOE Python R MATLAB SPC MSA Six Sigma Minitab JMP Excel SQL LabVIEW SCADA PLM Git Confluence JIRA Tableau PowerBI

What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize process solutions for advanced semiconductor technologies.
  • Design experiments to evaluate process sensitivities and interactions systematically.
  • Partner with hardware engineering to translate process requirements into specifications.
  • Support technology benchmarking and enable customer adoption of new processes.
  • Collaborate across teams to identify new applications and develop differentiated solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and related field.
  • 5–10+ years experience in semiconductor process development/integration.
  • Expertise in DOE and statistical data analysis.
  • Experience with thin film, epitaxial, plasma, or thermal processes.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with hardware-process interaction (preferred).
  • Systems-level mindset focusing on process, hardware, and device integration.

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