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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Characterize dopant profiles to demonstrate implanter performance and diffusion depths across a variety of implant recipes—performing hands-on data collection, data analysis and optimization that directly drives new process development.
Prioritize and manage SIMS lab activities, balancing lab output and cycle time to consistently meet internal and external customer requirements.
Develop and refine standard operating procedures for tool operation, qualification, and performance tracking to accelerate business velocity.
Drive the development and application of advanced SIMS characterization techniques to support emerging device architectures and technology inflections.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams on experimental design (DOE), root-cause analysis, and process problem-solving.
Build statistical process control (SPC) and tool-health monitoring (uptime >90%) on a daily and weekly basis, and lead continuous-improvement projects that enhance SIMS Lab performance and product yield.
Providing consultation, training, and analytical support to internal and external customers.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, publish findings in industry conferences and scientific forums, and represent the organization within the broader materials characterization community.
Maintain a strong on-site laboratory presence to support daily operations, equipment troubleshooting, process development activities, customer engagements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Direct knowledge and proven interest (research, papers) in ion beam interaction with materials and defects.
Hands-on experience operating and maintaining advanced metrology or analytical instrumentation required.
Experience in Semiconductor Industry with SIMS, Vacuum Electronics, Atom Probe Tomography, or Mass Spectrometry is a strong plus.
Understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, including process modules and characterization, device physics, and fabrication.
Fab experience or a failure-analysis background—especially in ion doping and its related metrology—is a strong plus.
No direct supervisory responsibilities, but serves as a go-to resource—offering informal guidance and mentorship to new team members and technicians.
Communicates complex information clearly and effectively in straightforward situations.
Strong communicator and dependable team player, building positive working relationships across the organization.
Maintains composure under pressure, managing tough or high-stakes conversations with tact, diplomacy, and a solutions-focused mindset.

Skills

Ion beam interaction with materials and defects
Operating and maintaining advanced metrology or analytical instrumentation
SIMS
Vacuum Electronics
Atom Probe Tomography
Mass Spectrometry
Semiconductor fundamentals
Process modules and characterization
Device physics
Fabrication
Ion doping
Related metrology
Experimental design (DOE)
Root-cause analysis
Process problem-solving
Statistical process control (SPC)
Tool-health monitoring
Continuous-improvement projects
Consultation
Training
Analytical support
Technical presentations
Publishing findings
Materials characterization

Location

Gloucester, MA

Work Type

Full time
Assignee / Regular
Yes, 10% of the Time

Education Level

MS or PhD

Salary/Compensations

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Benefits

Supportive work culture
Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
Comprehensive benefits package
Eligibility for bonus and stock award program
Programs and support for personal and professional growth
Care at work, at home, or wherever you may go

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.