Process Engineer E4

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® the technology shaping the future.

At Applied’s CTO group, we focus on enabling technologies for quantum information applications, i.e. superconducting qubits and optical quantum computing. Our primary objective is to collaborate with system companies and universities to develop quantum devices with significantly lower error rates compared to current standards. Our approach centers on harnessing state of the art materials engineering and semiconductor processing to enhance device performance.

To achieve this goal, we're seeking a passionate quantum scientist with strong quantum computing and qubit background to develop novel materials and devices for emerging markets and new technology inflection on quantum information. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, collect data, perform analysis, and compile reports on a variety of complex process‑engineering tasks while adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Conduct hardware characterization on multiple advanced systems in compliance with safety requirements.
• Develop and characterize PVD processes on Applied MDP chambers, and provide unit‑process inputs to integration engineers for device‑wafer fabrication across various projects; and collaborate with cross‑functional lithography, etch and device teams to support device‑wafer fabrication across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of metal deposition technologies (PVD/ECD), dielectric/metal CMP, CMOS interconnects, and advanced packaging metallization flows and challenges.
• General knowledge of DUV lithography and plasma etch processes.

• Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports
• Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues/problems with limited supervision
• Measure material and device properties and interpret data
• Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited supervision
• Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation

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
• Capable of collaborating with cross‑functional teams on a regular, day‑to‑day basis.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience: 7-10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information:

Shift: 10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

### Work Experience:

## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

No

### Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$147,000.00 - $202,500.00

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.