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Process Engineer II (E2)

Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA2w agoverified 5 h ago
$100k – $137kfrom the posting

MS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $155k (32 that show pay).

Optimize wet plating and advanced packaging processes, characterize thin films, and drive failure analysis

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on with advanced packaging plating and a full suite of thin-film characterization tools (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, SIMS) at the industry leader.

Might not be for you. Heavy focus on wet-process manufacturing support and failure analysis rather than open-ended polymer R&D.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist PhD-friendlyFirst industry role

Adjacent materials rolemeasure film properties; thin film characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, SIMS); plating process and chemical analysis; advanced packaging

H-1B filings

Applied Materials filed 225 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Process Engineer, Process Support Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. Median filed pay: $148K a year.

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Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
MS
Industry
Semiconductor
Role
Process Engineering
Relocation
Offered
Benefits
equity/stock award program

Role details

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$100,000.00 - $136,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products.

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.

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 technology shaping the future.

Description

This role requires you to continuously learn about new developments in advanced packaging and make decisions about processes, chemistries, materials and tools to meet product requirements.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Chemistry engineering experience especially related to plating process and chemical analysis in a development or manufacturing environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in semiconductor processing or manufacturing preferred
  • Experience in advanced packaging processing preferred
  • Experience with chemical analysis tools preferred
  • Experience on metrology equipment, FA systems (AOI, AOS, CSAM, and 3D x-ray CT), and reliability tools.
  • Knowledge of process control and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
  • Proficient with thin film characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, SIMS, etc.)
  • Ability to independently drive projects and deliver a product.

Key Responsibilities

  • The ability to complete the project and deliver the product.
  • Assist with automation wet process demonstrations, to include tool preparation, processing wafers, measuring wafers, analysis the chemicals, documentation
  • Assist with High volume manufacturing tool set-up and process optimization of wet process
  • Lead chemical analysis tools set-up involving chemical analysis and chemical testing
  • Conduct electrochemical testing/analysis to investigate impact on wet process results
  • Assist with Root Cause Analysis: Drive deep-dive Failure Analysis
  • Assist with High volume manufacturing tool set-up, FA and reliability test

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

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

Yes

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. 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Process Engineer II (E2) role at Applied Materials?

The listed annual base salary range is $100K–$137K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas?

Applied Materials has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Process Engineer II (E2) role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Process Engineer II (E2) role at Applied Materials based?

This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

What degree is required for the Process Engineer II (E2) role at Applied Materials?

This role requires a MS.

What polymers or materials does this Process Engineer II (E2) role work with?

thin films.

What techniques or methods are required for this Process Engineer II (E2) role?

SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, SIMS.