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:
$128,000.00 - $176,000.00Location:
Tempe,AZYou’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 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to drive development of next-generation process technologies for advanced logic and memory devices. This role focuses on solving high-value, unsolved challenges tied to key technology inflections, with direct impact on customer device performance. Based in our growing Arizona R&D Center, you will work at the intersection of process, hardware, and integration.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead design and execution of complex process engineering experiments, including data analysis and reporting across multiple advanced logic and memory programs
Develop and apply new methodologies to characterize process and hardware performance, driving solutions for high‑complexity systems and emerging technology inflections
Own end-to-end process development projects, including planning, execution, documentation (technical reports, specifications, presentations), and delivery against high-value customer problems
Train and mentor engineers in measurement techniques, data interpretation, and structured troubleshooting, while driving best practices and new approaches
Engage with customers, cross-functional teams, and external partners to resolve complex process and integration challenges, and lead initiatives spanning process, hardware, and supplier ecosystems
Key Competencies
Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
Business Expertise: Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Leadership: May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Problem Solving: Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
Impact: Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
Interpersonal Skills: Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering etc.)
7–10 years of relevant experience in semiconductor process development
Demonstrated expertise in solving complex, multi-variable process or integration problems using data-driven approaches
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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 [email protected], 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in semiconductor process development
- Demonstrated expertise in solving complex, multi-variable process problems
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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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards, with a 401(k) match structure and auto-enrollment described alongside participation in stock-related programs. The combination of matching and purchase discounts is presented as strengthening longer-term financial benefits beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision as well as life and disability protections, with additional support like EAP and virtual care. Onsite fitness/health centers in certain locations further reinforce the sense of a robust health and wellness benefits stack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as broad, including flexible/unlimited PTO in some roles, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and parental leave. Flex-time and flexible hours appear repeatedly as part of the overall rewards experience.
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.
