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:
€50.400,00 - €69.300,00Location:
Eindhoven,NLD, Hoofddorp,NLD, Nijmegen,NLDYou’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.
What You’ll Do
We are expanding team at our site in Delft, Netherlands. As part of this small, agile team, you’ll contribute across the product lifecycle—from cleanroom prototyping and module design to test development, process scaling, and supplier coordination. Depending on your strengths, you may focus more on developing test setups and automation or on shaping robust operational workflows.
You’ll help define how the team grows, taking ownership of future tasks directly or through leadership. The role is broad and multidisciplinary, and we welcome candidates whose expertise aligns with part of the scope.
Role Responsibilities:
- Prototype MEMS modules in a cleanroom environment
- Contribute to module design and iteration
- Develop and automate test setups
- Translate R&D into scalable production processes
- Oversee module assembly and supplier coordination
- Support lab operations and equipment maintenance
- Contribute to yield improvement and root-cause analysis
- Assist with quality systems and documentation
What You’ll need:
- Degree in Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Experience with MEMS, cleanroom processes, and testing
- Familiarity with process control; quality experience is a plus
- Strong analytical and collaboration skills
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus
- Comfortable in a flexible, evolving environment
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
Not SpecifiedRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Experience with MEMS, cleanroom processes, and testing
- Familiarity with process control
- Strong analytical and collaboration skills
- Fluent English
- Quality experience
- Dutch language skills
- Comfort working in a flexible, evolving environment
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Applied Materials Insights
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.
