Lead / Senior Process Engineer (Wet Cleans)

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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads semiconductor process transfer from R&D to pilot and high-volume manufacturing. Reviews and trains teams on existing processes, creates transfer checklists, coordinates R&D, production, operations, integration, and hardware teams, and tracks milestones, deliverables, schedules, and risks. Supports training, tool and process qualification, factory-side execution, troubleshooting, and technology ramp activities across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the United States.
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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


Location:

Singapore,SGP

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.  

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

Looking for a motivated and hands-on Process engineer to support the setup and ramp of our next-generation semiconductor manufacturing line. In this role, you’ll collaborate across engineering and operations to drive smooth technology transfer from pathfinding and ramp to pilot production. Experience and discipline in process transfer to pilot production line will be critical to a successful and efficient fab ramp-up. 

 

Responsibilities:  

  • Review and train on existing R&D processes and transfer knowledge to pilot production line

  • Create a comprehensive checklist to ensure successful transfer of processes and materials

  • Collaborate with R&D and production process, integration, operations and hardware teams to ensure completing the checklist on time to meet timeline needed to start HVM operations 

  • Track and manage schedules, deliverables, and risks for technology transfer and production milestones.  

  • Coordinate training with R&D transfer engineers  

  • Support tools and process qualifications at HVM site  

 

Qualifications: 

  • Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry standards including deposition, etch, lithography and metrology  

  • Comfortable working across time zones, collaborating with remote teams, and supporting factory-side execution 

  • Discipline tracking and driving deliverables to completion 

  • Flexibility to travel back and forth between South East Asia and the USA (up to 50% of the time) 

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.

Skills Required

  • Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and industry standards, including deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology
  • Ability to collaborate across time zones with remote teams and support factory-side execution
  • Ability to track and drive deliverables to completion
  • Flexibility to travel between Southeast Asia and the United States, up to 50% of the time
  • Experience and discipline in transferring processes to a pilot production line

Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
23,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Applied Materials is the 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 a better future.

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