Key Responsibilities

Drive innovative techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and new plasma etch technologies and apply them to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on significantly complex systems for a range of programs, within safety guidelines.Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on significantly complex process engineering experiments for plasma etch/pattern shaping products, within safety guidelinesDesign and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentationTrain engineers, define and implement new methodologies, define and apply new plasma etch/pattern shaping technologies, and/or troubleshoot and resolve significantly complex process/tool engineering issues/problems both internally and at customer sitesDevelop, plan and execute process engineering projects for plasma etch/pattern shaping productsInteract with key customers to resolve significantly complex process engineering issues to address our customers High Value Problems (HVP)Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports for integrated products and generate process engineering specifications for integrated productsDrive cross-functional collaboration effectively to deliver and implement technical solutions at customer sites to meet HVM productivity requirements

Functional Knowledge

Regarded as the technical expert in plasma etch and/or pattern shapingDemonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in plasma etch/pattern shaping and broad knowledge of semiconductor process/tool technology

Business Expertise

Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of viewWorks cross functionally with engineering, marketing, process and applications, and customer field organizations

Education requirement: BS in ChemE, EE, Mat Sci, physics, chemistry, or related areas. Advanced degree preferredExperience: Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor fabrication or equipment industryOff-hours work at times to support activities in different time zonesUS and international travel 25-40%

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$144,000.00 - $198,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.