About Us
Applied Materials is an innovation-driven company. We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our ability to identify emerging technologies that can complement and leverage Applied’s materials engineering expertise is critical to the company’s continued growth.
About this role
We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to develop and optimize BEOL (Back end of Line) optical processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role focuses on improving yield, performance, and reliability through data-driven approaches such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). You will collaborate cross-functionally with process, integration, and customer teams to solve complex engineering challenges, support key milestones, and drive continuous process improvements. This position requires strong analytical expertise, hands-on experimentation, and the ability to translate technical insights into impactful solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Active participation in the development, optimization, and qualification of BEOL Optical processes to meet performance, yield, and reliability requirements.
Partner with process module engineers (e.g., etch, deposition, lithography) to improve device and yield performance in high-volume manufacturing.
Work with cross-functional teams including end customers, FEOL/BEOL Integration, Device, Defect Reduction, Reliability, Quality, and external customers to support milestones and resolve technical queries.
Design, execute, and analyze results from Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve complex process engineering issues, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement mitigation plans for yield or performance problems.
Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a wide range of complex process engineering experiments for multiple products, within safety guidelines
Utilize techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on a wide range of complex systems for multiple products, within safety guidelines
Functional Knowledge
Experience in BEOL optics or semiconductor fabrication preferred
Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
Business Expertise
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Leadership
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Problem Solving
Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
Impact
Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
Interpersonal Skills
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Work Location
North
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
