Product Engineer III
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Applied Materials. Santa Clara · full-time · $124,000–$171,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Plan challenging process experiments, gather results and turn your analysis into reports
- Characterize complex equipment and investigate difficult process problems to find causes and resolve them
- Measure film properties, interpret results and prepare product documentation, presentations and technical reports
- Work with customers, vendors and suppliers to address issues and bring in new technologies, products and analytical instruments
- Support junior colleagues and lead project teams when needed
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
- Four to seven years of relevant work experience
- Practical and conceptual skill in solving complex problems
Who this fits
This role suits a process engineer comfortable handling complex technical work with limited supervision and supporting junior teammates. The position is based in Santa Clara, includes travel about ten percent of the time, and does not offer relocation eligibility.
From the employer
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$124,000.00 - $171,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’ll 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.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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.
As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.
Role Responsibilities:
Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments
Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems
Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues
Measure film properties and interpret data
Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision
Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers
Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
4-7 years of related experience
Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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