Process Engineer II (E2)

About the job

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible technology shaping the future.

Description

This role requires you to continuously learn about new developments in advanced packaging and make decisions about processes, chemistries, materials and tools to meet product requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Chemistry engineering experience especially related to plating process and chemical analysis in a development or manufacturing environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
• Experience in advanced packaging processing preferred
• Experience with chemical analysis tools preferred
• Experience on metrology equipment, FA systems (AOI, AOS, CSAM, and 3D x-ray CT), and reliability tools.
• Knowledge of process control and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
• Proficient with thin film characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, SIMS, etc.)
• Ability to independently drive projects and deliver a product.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to complete the project and deliver the product.
• Assist with automation wet process demonstrations, to include tool preparation, processing wafers, measuring wafers, analysis the chemicals, documentation
• Assist with High volume manufacturing tool set-up and process optimization of wet process
• Lead chemical analysis tools set-up involving chemical analysis and chemical testing
• Conduct electrochemical testing/analysis to investigate impact on wet process results
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis: Drive deep-dive Failure Analysis
• Assist with High volume manufacturing tool set-up, FA and reliability test

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 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:

$100,000.00 - $136,500.00

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.