System Engineer, Wet Equipment

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$138,000–$190,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
105 days ago
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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 337 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 219 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System Engineer, Wet Equipment

JOB TITLE: System Engineer- Wet Equipment The System Engineer- Wet Equipment joins the team to lead wet equipment definition for 300 mm wafer-level processing. This role bridges process requirements and tool specifications to ensure alignment between technology needs and equipment capabilities. The engineer will define requirements for cleaning, wet etch, and surface preparation tools while translating process needs into specific equipment specifications. Key responsibilities include conducting vendor benchmarking, evaluating tool performance, throughput, and facility constraints, and identifying gaps between process requirements and available solutions. The position requires a BS/MS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Systems Engineering and over five years of experience in semiconductor processing equipment. Necessary skills include strong knowledge of wet processing systems, chemical handling, tool selection, vendor engagement, and familiarity with fab integration considerations like UPH and automation.

What you'll do

  • Define requirements for wet processing tools including cleaning, wet etch, and surface preparation.
  • Translate process needs into detailed equipment specifications.
  • Conduct vendor benchmarking and selection for new equipment.
  • Evaluate tool performance, footprint, throughput, and facility constraints.
  • Identify gaps between process requirements and available technical solutions.
  • Design, integrate, and optimize complex systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Analyze requirements and define system architectures for seamless subsystem integration.
  • Conduct thorough testing to ensure systems meet quality standards and customer expectations.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Systems Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor processing equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of wet processing systems and chemical handling.
  • Experience with tool selection and vendor engagement.
  • Experience in advanced packaging or wafer-level substrate processing (preferred).
  • Familiarity with fab integration considerations such as UPH, automation, and factory layout (preferred).

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