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Process Engineer V (CVD/ALD) - (E5)

Santa Clara, CA,US, US

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer V (CVD/ALD) - (E5) in Santa Clara, CA,US, US. Posted September 16, 2026.

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Job at a glance

Company
Applied Materials
Location
Santa Clara, CA,US, US
Pay
$163,000 – $224,000
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Sector
Traditional Engineering
Posted
September 16, 2026
Apply by
March 15, 2027

About the job

General Profile: Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in semiconductor processing equipment in the CVD, ALD, and Chemistry depth in knowledge. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop CVD & ALD processes from initial concept for new integrations, through product prototyping, and finally providing manufacturable solutions to the production organization. Develop new CVD & ALD processes and techniques to solve novel integration problems. Drive solutions that are cost effective and manufacturable by innovation. Develop and apply innovative techniques to characterize CVD & ALD hardware and aid in the ongoing development of CVD & ALD hardware for a range of applications, within safety guidelines. Design experiments, collect and analyze data, and compile reports on significantly complex process engineering experiments for a range of processes and products. Train junior CVD & ALD engineers on how to effectively define and implement new methodologies, define and apply new technologies, and/or troubleshoot and resolve significantly complex process engineering issues/problems for a range of processes, integrations, and products Work in a collaborative R&D environment with individuals from different disciplines and/or business units. Interact with key customers to resolve significantly complex process engineering issues for a range of products 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 products.

Functional Knowledge

  • Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field
  • Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

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

Leadership

  • Leads projects & team 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 view

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 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:

$163,000.00 - $224,000.00

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.