Process Engineer IV

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design execute collect data analyze and compile reports on a variety of complex process engineering experiments. Data would be the form of on-wafer structural and electrical characterization as a function of tool operation and process parameters.
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of complex systems. Collaborate effectively with hardware and systems engineers to improve new product performance.
• Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues related to novel etch processes and equipment.
• Generate internal and external documentation for products presentations and technical reports.
• Interact with customers to resolve a variety of process hardware and integration problems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a science/engineering field such as Physics chemistry materials science electrical engineering and chemical engineering. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Be knowledgeable in key semiconductor device characterization and materials analysis such as electron microscopy thin film characterization and compositional analysis typical electrical characterization and interpretation of the results.
• Have experience with silicon wafer plasma processing particular in-depth knowledge of plasma-etch hardware and process.
• Understanding of semiconductor device and process technology.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in a science/engineering field such as physics chemistry materials science electrical engineering or chemical engineering.
• Working experience and understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and the process integration schemes.
• Detailed knowledge of plasma-etch processing and systems
• Knowledge of advanced patterning processes for state-of-the-art logic and memory devices

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

Domestic and/or international business travels up to 50%

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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 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.

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