Engineer II, Wet Process Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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.  

Role Responsibilities:

• Tool & Process Ownership

  • Serve as primary owner for all Wet Clean tools
  • Maintain stable process performance through recipe optimization, SPC monitoring, and root‑cause elimination.
  • Create and maintain process documentation, run sheets, and chamber/tool configuration accuracy.
  • Manage consumables, chemistry usage, vendor PM schedules, and CoO considerations.

  Operations & Sustaining

  • Respond to tool issues with urgency; partner with equipment engineers on troubleshooting and recovery.
  • Validate tool health following maintenance, part changes, or facility events.
  • Drive uptime improvements by identifying chronic issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Monitor and maintain chemical delivery systems, waste lines, filtration, temperature control, and DI water interfaces.

  Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure tools operate in compliance with all Applied Materials safety standards (chemical handling, LOTO/SP, exhaust performance, leak checks).
  • Lead process hazard reviews (chemical changes, new recipes, process expansions).
  • Support gas/chemical shutdown and YEM coordination activities with BUs and facilities teams.

  Cross‑Functional Integration

  • Work with BU process owners to align process capability, POR conditions, and metrology flows.
  • Support tool installs, facility readiness, and acceptance testing for new Wet Clean tools.
  • Collaborate with GWI on exhaust, chemical waste, DI water, and temperature‑control issues.
  • Participate in cross‑module integration efforts to improve yield, defectivity, and tool:tool matching.

  Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate process documentation, tool run status, risk logs, and change records.
  • Support readiness activities for customer demos, quals, and high‑priority development runs.

  Qualifications

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–6 years of experience in Wet Clean processes, semiconductor process engineering, or related wet chemical operations.
  • Strong understanding of chemical processes, etch/clean mechanisms, defectivity drivers, and surface preparation fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in SPC, DOE methodology, and structured root‑cause analysis.
  • Hands‑on experience with wet bench safety, chemical handling, and hazardous‑materials protocols.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

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