Lithography Process Engineer E2

Technical Lithography Process Engineer

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.

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, hands-on technical lithography process engineer to support our cutting-edge AR/VR devices. This position will be in our advanced lithography group located in Sunnyvale, California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of significantly complex problems. Executing and collect meaningful DOE data required to support evaluation and technical decision. Oversees and analysis DOE results, Support lithography and related metrology such as CD-SEM/Camtek etc. and be able to create recipes and run wafers independently.
• Supports high level/complex physics and chemistry related application and system issues in the lab and in the field when required. Regularly interacts with senior engineers on matters involving several functional areas, departments or customers concerning projects, operations and schedules. Interactions require the ability to change thinking or gain the acceptance of others in sensitive situations.
• Takes an active part in product risk management discussions leveraging his/her expertise and conduct the risk management tests and data analysis
• Execute complex feasibility studies of new technologies and contribute to the decision-making process.
• Be flexible and willing to learn conventional and new lithography technologies with different types of substrates. The lithography tool can be DUV, h-line or i-line. Prepare and presentations regarding new technologies, share and promote new ideas and capabilities.
• Reviews and approves system and sub-system requirements and specifications designed by other team members. Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.

Functional Knowledge:

• Regarded as the technical expert in the particular field
• Demonstrates in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function
• Hands on experience in photolithography and etch will be a strong plus
• Hands on experience on metrology tool like CD-SEM, Camtek will be plus
• Experience in design/fabrication of diffractive optic structure

Business Expertise:

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements

Problem Solving:

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Interpersonal Skills:

• Communicates complex ideas
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Quick learner and flexibility in working time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally

Working schedule:

Shift type: Night shift (On site)

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor/Master's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent, Electric/Photonic Engineering or equivalent.

Years of Experience:

3+ Years

Work Experience:

• 3+ years of hands on experience in semiconductor industry
• Lithography process
• Film and metrology like CD-SEM tools
• Failure analysis ability with SEM Camtek, AFM, etc., will be a plus
• Layout design with Python, MatLab or equivalent, will be a plus

Additional Information:

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

The 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.