Process Integration Engineer

Applied Materials

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$147,000–$202,500 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
147 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 Integration Engineer

The Process Integration Engineer joins the team to lead process integration for advanced semiconductor and photonic devices, specifically enabling next-generation high-performance interconnect technologies. The role involves translating device architectures and design layouts into manufacturable process flows across development and pilot manufacturing. Key responsibilities include driving C&F activities, defining critical process parameters, and owning end-to-end integration flow execution, including build scheduling and risk assessment. The engineer will perform optical, electrical, and tolerance analyses to improve device efficiency and scalability. Required technical skills include expertise in lithography, etch, thin film deposition, metallization, implant, and CMP. Candidates must be proficient with simulation and design tools such as Cadence, KLayout, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, COMSOL, and ANSYS to solve complex fabrication and yield improvement challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead process integration for advanced semiconductor and photonic devices to enable high-performance interconnect technologies.
  • Translate device architectures and design layouts into robust, manufacturable process flows for development and pilot manufacturing.
  • Drive C&F activities, including rapid proof-of-concept builds and prototyping.
  • Define and track critical process parameters and integration metrics to optimize unit processes.
  • Own end-to-end integration flow execution, including process definition, build scheduling, and risk assessment.
  • Drive yield improvement, SPC, and CIP across complex fabrication flows.
  • Conduct optical, electrical, and tolerance analyses to improve device efficiency and scalability.
  • Engage with external vendors and customers to support material selection and process scaling.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • Master’s degree with relevant industry experience is acceptable.
  • Strong experience in semiconductor process integration in a leading fab or foundry.
  • Solid understanding of unit processes including lithography, etch, thin film deposition, metallization, implant, and CMP.
  • Strong experience in yield analysis, metrology, and SPC implementation.
  • Experience with simulation and design tools such as Cadence, KLayout, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, COMSOL, or ANSYS.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in matrixed, cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in photonic devices, co-packaged optics, or optical interconnect technologies (preferred).

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