Process Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer to design, optimize and qualify manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies. The role sits at the intersection of process technology, equipment engineering, data analytics and customer engagement, working with R&D teams on advanced research and development projects. Although the text mentions Santa Clara, the stated work location is Bangalore, India.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and qualify semiconductor processes including deposition, etch, epitaxy (EPI) and PVD, and transfer them to new tool platforms.
• Partner with equipment engineering teams to define hardware requirements and set risk-based qualification plans.
• Design and run Design of Experiments (DOE) and use statistical tools such as JMP and Minitab to analyze process data.
• Conduct process research, characterization and evaluation, and define process specifications and operating limits.
• Act as the main process engineering interface for new products, guiding product development, hardware, software, manufacturing and field teams through release and technology transition.
• Support customers with demonstrations, evaluations and benchmarking, lead process escalations and root-cause analysis, and drive technology adoption.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and pursue continuous improvement in yield, productivity and equipment performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant industry, research or semiconductor process engineering experience.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, process development, manufacturing or customer-facing technical roles is preferred.
• Knowledge of semiconductor process integration and manufacturing environments.
• Domestic and international travel of about 10-20% may be required; relocation is eligible.

Required skills

• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes (deposition, etch, epitaxy, diffusion, thin films).
• DOE, statistical process control, process characterization and data analytics.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing presentation skills.

What we offer

• Salary of $108,000 to $148,500 depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award participation.
• A supportive work culture that encourages learning and career growth.