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.

Applied Materials’ Integrated Materials Solution Group is searching for an experienced Process Integration Engineer to join our team. Our group explores and builds novel devices within, and beyond, the traditional logic semiconductor technologies. Our opportunity will continue to challenge your hands-on experience in semiconductor and advanced packaging process environments, and help you grow your knowledge of the relationships between device design, material physics, process development, technology integration and functional characterization.

A passionate drive, a curious mind and adaptable spirit are expected.

This role demands a clear, organized and thoughtful communicator who is willing to collaborate with external customers seeking to leverage the process capability of Applied Materials to solve their complex, real world challenges. Some travel is to be expected.

Qualities: Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, requiring minimal guidance. Will work with cross-functional teams on projects.

Education

PhD degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, nanotechnology or related field.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the fabrication of a silicon-based, integrated device in BEOL processing and packaging. Experience in end to end technology development including process assumptions, ground rule generation, test site coordination and tape out, test site scheduling, setup and installation, route pipe cleaning, wafer processing logistics, test and characterization and process debug.

• Demonstrate understanding of measurement techniques used to characterize physical and electrical properties of materials, with demonstrated experience in at least one technique.

• Working understanding of various semiconductor devices, such as Diodes, Transistors, MOS, MIS, MIM etc.

• Working understanding of the relationship between a device’s design, material composition and its functional behavior.

• Working Understanding of techniques commonly used to characterize integrated device structures, such as, but not limited to, reliability, construction analysis, and/or functional circuit characterization, is preferred.

• Enjoys working in team-oriented, collaborative environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceive, design, execute and analyze experiments to demonstrate viability and scalability of proof-of-concept devices.

• Identify key metrics, prepare project plans and drive multi-party collaborations from conception to implementation. Will participate in the development of strategies, processes and resources.

• Participates on multifunctional design teams comprised of internal, external and/or matrixed headcount to complete projects. Provides technical input to team members to achieve project goals.

• Communicate and report status in a clear and organized fashion, tailoring message as needed to their audiences such as peers, management, leadership and clients.

• Identifies and resolves potential complications within the project, and develops solutions for resolution.

Functional Knowledge

• Understanding of how to develop, integrate and scale processes for device fabrication.

Business Expertise

• Will question and challenge assumptions and practices used to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• Will take initiative to support functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Uses analytical approach to make decisions and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies and directed by leads and managers.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

• Strong presentation and oratory skills

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