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.

Responsibilities 

Process Engineers work across technologies such as:  Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.

Responsibilities include: 

Develop cutting-edge processes used to manufacture the most-advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices 

Design both hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE), analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments 

Perform hardware characterization on a variety of advanced systems and provide guidance to design engineering authority, within safety guidelines 

Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform multiple root cause analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues 

Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports 

Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues, up to including oral presentations to customers 

Execute problem-solving learning cycle: define problem statement, devise experimental plan and select characterization techniques with which data will be collected, perform experiments, perform measurements, process and analyze data, draw conclusions based on data, execute if necessary a follow-up learning cycle based on conclusions 

Measure film properties and interpret data to drive concise conclusions 

Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers 

Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation 
 

Requirements 

Graduating with a Master’s degree (or Doctorate or Postdoc) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Nanotechnologies or related field 

Demonstrable breadth of expertise in semiconductor technologies 

Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions 

Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others to adopt a different point of view 

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration 

Flexible and adaptable mindset 

Thrive in a results-driven culture 

Has an appetite to grow a career in the semiconductor industry 
 

Considerations 

Previous internship or related experience in field 

Demonstrated leadership experience 

Thesis and relevant coursework 

Patents and publications

Qualifications

Education:

Doctorate Degree (Required), Master's Degree (Required)

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

Up to 1 Year

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$84,000.00 - $115,500.00

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.