Applied Materials
Process Engineer ||| - Plasma
Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer ||| - Plasma in Santa Clara, CA,US, US. Posted September 21, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Applied Materials
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA,US, US
- Pay
- $124,000 – $171,000
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Traditional Engineering
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
- Apply by
- March 20, 2027
About the job
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:
- 5+ years of semiconductor plasma process engineering experience with expertise in plasma physics, RF power systems, chamber matching, process optimization, and thin-film deposition or etch applications in an R&D or high-volume manufacturing environment. Proven ability to develop new plasma processes, analyze complex data sets, and drive technology roadmaps from concept through qualification.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required), PhD (Preferred)
- Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Plasma Physics
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
Salary Range:
$124,000.00 - $171,000.00
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.