Process Support Engineer Development Program (2022 Graduate Opportunity)
Company
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 helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible a Better Future.
Inside our company, we apply the idea of Make Possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.
Role
Process Support Engineers (PSEs) play key roles necessary to complete the Product Life Cycle – from concept-to-qualification and everything in between. The PSE is customer facing, responsible for recipe optimization to maximize the performance of the designed product in support of the customer’s needs. You will partner with our globally recognized R&D teams and work directly with customers in their fabs to develop solutions that drive the semiconductor industry.
As a PSE, you will play a critical role in enabling our customers’ success. You will partner with our globally recognized R&D teams while working directly with our customers in their fabs to develop solutions that power the semiconductor industry. PSEs work across our broad portfolio of technologies, including Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high visibility customer support through the performance of on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment
- Work closely with the customer to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices
- Design both hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE), analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
- Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform root cause analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
- Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust
World-Class Training
Your journey with Applied begins in our Process Support Engineer Development Program, where you will experience a blended learning environment and expanded networking opportunities. With rotations in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Texas and our two R&D innovation centers – the Maydan Technology Center (MTC) in California and the Materials Engineering Technology Accelerator (META) in New York – you will gain high-level visibility into the organization and the skills to propel your career as a PSE.
The PSE role is a broad, career-growth foundation. Your quick exposure to Applied Materials’ tools and technologies, internal operations and customer requirements can lead to future opportunities in technical program management, account management (sales), product and technology development, as well as field service.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field
- Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building trust
- Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- Explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus
- Able to solve problems creatively and analytically
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Thrive in a results-driven culture
Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.