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.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge processes used to manufacture the most-advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices
• Process technologies: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, anneals
• Design both hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE), analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of advanced systems and provide guidance to design engineering authority, within safety guidelines
• Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform multiple root cause analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports
• Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues, up to including oral presentations to customers
• Execute problem-solving learning cycle: define problem statement, devise experimental plan and select characterization techniques with which data will be collected, perform experiments, perform measurements, process and analyze data, draw conclusions based on data, execute if necessary a follow-up learning cycle based on conclusions
• Measure film properties and interpret data to drive concise conclusions
• Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers
• Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation

Requirements

• Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Masters or PhD preferred for key roles requiring advanced subject knowledge
• Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Considerations

• Previous internship or related experience in field
• Demonstrated leadership experience in associations
• Thesis and relevant coursework
• Patents and publications

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.