Process Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

About the role

Applied Materials is hiring a Process Engineer to develop and optimize advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes and support next-generation technology solutions for global customers. The role sits at the intersection of process technology, equipment engineering, data analytics and customer engagement, working on deposition, etch, epitaxy (EPI), PVD and related processes. The position is listed as based in Bangalore, India.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and qualify semiconductor processes (deposition, etch, EPI, PVD) and transfer them to new tool platforms
• Partner with equipment engineering teams to define hardware requirements and risk-based qualification plans
• Design and run Design of Experiments (DOE) and use JMP, Minitab and other analytics tools to analyze process data
• Conduct process research, characterization and evaluation, and set process specifications and operating limits
• Act as the main process interface for new product development and support product releases and technology transfers
• Work with customers on roadmaps, demonstrations, benchmarking and escalations, and lead root-cause analysis
• Drive technology adoption through on-site evaluations, qualifications and production ramp activities, and coordinate with suppliers

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 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
• Ability to work across cross-functional and global teams, with strong communication and presentation skills
• 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
• Root-cause analysis
• JMP and Minitab