**Key Responsibilities** **Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To** * Develop strategies and execute to improve etch process maturity for optical device. * Optimizing process to reduce cost, availability, and improve hardware and process capability. * Collaborating with equipment development teams to develop innovative new solutions. * Conducting root cause and failure mode analysis to understand the limitations of current process and drive development projects with HW and integration team for solutions. * Performing fundamental research to drive innovative solutions for next-generation optical products. * Support process transfer to production facilities (some domestic or international travel may be required). * Experience with design of experiment techniques (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Defect analysis and data analysis * Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. * Ability to use extensive technical knowledge to guide strategic directions. * Ability to resolve complex issues through root-cause or model-based problem solving. * Proficiency in statistics, preferably in statistical process control. * Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and a focus on meeting commitments. * Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously. * Hands on experience with coupons and wafers **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 **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 7 - 10 Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 10% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** Yes **U.S. Salary Range:** $147,000.00 - $202,500.00 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.