Epi, Etch, CVD Module Process Engineer (E4)

Candidates with expertise in Epi, Etch and CVD Applied products are preferred but other areas of Applied products on hardware and/or process are also considered. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations May lead functional teams or projects.

Job Family Definition:

• Engages with customers during development, transfer, ramp and HVM to understand the impact of unit process steps on fab KPI’s like yield, output and cost for a fleet of tools. 
• Increases CSA value through defect/variability/COO reduction and PM/process Cpk/matching/Output optimization.
• Engages in strategic new application/product introduction projects to capture learnings and maximize service opportunities. 
• Identifies opportunities and drives CIP’s to improve tool performance.
• Works closely with customers and FSO teams to meet CSA performance KPI’s and gross margin objectives. 
• Resolves complex tool issues utilizing analytics, equipment and process knowledge and systematic FV troubleshooting methodologies for effective root cause diagnostics and issues resolution.
• Captures learnings and case studies in FV knowledge base to develop new BKM’s and communicate to SBU/BU to strengthen Applied products.
• Supports resolution of process related escalations.
• Identifies opportunities for CSA renewal/upsell/penetration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead discussions with customers to understand their High Value Problems (HVP), propose and implement new Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP), capture learning to maximize service opportunities and implement the solutions to improve customer KPI's
• Increases CSA value through defect /variability /COO reduction and PM /process Cpk /matching /Output optimization.
• Identifies opportunities for CSA renewal /upsell /penetration"
• Works closely with customers to demonstrate and drive the adoption of new service technologies including FabVantage Offerings at the customer site through Demos, on site evaluations and Joint Development Programs
• Resolves complex tool issues utilizing analytics, equipment and process knowledge and systematic FV troubleshooting methodologies for effective root cause diagnostics and issues resolution. Can explain the priority and provide the suggestion based on the compare BOM, EC and FSS data for two products;review FV360 and SOW for two products. 
• Mentor/Lead junior level MPE's
• Basic integration knowledge
• Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 2 or more technologies or expert level in 1 technology

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.