Process Engineer III Senior - (E3)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

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At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

**This is a hands-on position with most of the work to be accomplished inside the MIT Nano cleanroom located in Cambridge, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the customer, Labs and the Applied Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of external customer and internal stakeholder requirements and delivery of applicable solutions.
• Design, assess, and run processes, take measurements, and interpret data.
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output. Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports and generate process engineering specifications.
• Drive the adoption of new technology at the customer site. Work closely with customers to demonstrate and introduce new technologies at customer sites, through Demos, on site evaluations, Joint Development Programs.
• Check and approve operational quality and continuous improvement of system equipment.
• Utilize techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on a wide range of complex systems for multiple products, within safety guidelines.
• Independently handle the entire job, deliver professional document with very limited supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in Etch/CVD/PVD/RTP (either one or multiple products is preferred) and basic knowledge of other related job families.
• Applies understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives.
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems.
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business unit, department, or sub-function.
• Guides, influences, and persuades others internally in related areas or externally.
• More than 5 years’ experience within the semiconductor field. Etch, CVD, PVD, or RTP experience is preferred.
• Master’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Basic semiconductor integration knowledge, better with SiC, GaN, GaAs, etc compound areas working experience.

Preferred Experiences

• Applied Materials 200mm ETCH, CVD, PVD, or RTP process, hardware, and facilitation background.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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