Process Engineer New College Grad - Doctorate Degree (Santa Clara, CA)
2 weeks ago• Santa Clara, CA
What You'll Do
As a Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in solving our customers' biggest challenges by designing and optimizing display and semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will work on some of the most advanced and challenging technologies in the world, shaping the way process engineering evolves for our business and the semiconductor industry.
Process Engineers at Applied enjoy a diverse and exciting work experience-no two days are the same and the challenges are complex and interesting. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects. Visit our Engineering Careers page to learn more about engineering at Applied.
Role Responsibilities:
- Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments
- Perform hardware characterization on a variety of systems
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- Measure film properties, organize data, and interpret data
- Troubleshoot moderately complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve moderately difficult process engineering issues
- Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
- Interact with customers to resolve process engineering issues
- Identify, select, and work with vendors and suppliers
- Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduating with a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous internship or related field experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- 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
- Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
Qualifications
Education:
Doctorate Degree (Required)
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
Up to 1 Year
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Referral Payment Plan:
None
U.S. Salary Range:
$124,000.00 - $171,000.00
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.
Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2517248
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-24T19:57:11
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion