Process Engineer ETCH

Within our Sales and Process department, we are hiring an experienced Process Engineer to support our advanced etching development with our partner in Grenoble area.\n\nYour role will be to independently develop, optimize, and sustain etch processes in a high\u2011volume semiconductor manufacturing environment and bring innovations from lab to fab. The role requires deep technical expertise in etch mechanisms, strong proficiency in chemistry and material interactions, and the ability to solve complex engineering problems with autonomy. The engineer will lead etch process development projects, drive innovation, support tool and process stability, and serve as a subject\u2011matter expert within the module. Strong communication and collaboration skills are necessary to grow partnership with Academia labs and Customers.\n\nRole \u0026 Responsibilities:\n\nProcess Development \u0026 Technical Expertise\n\n * Lead and autonomously drive ETCH process development activities.\n\n * Apply strong chemistry engineering knowledge to understand etch mechanisms, chemistry, and process parameter interactions.\n\n * Demonstrate solid understanding of device integration and module\u2011to\u2011module interactions.\n\n * Design, collect data, analyze, and compile detailed reports for complex process engineering experiments.\n\n * Perform hardware characterization on a range of complex systems and equipment types.\n\n * Measure material properties, interpret data, and conduct advanced characterization.\n\n * Conduct comprehensive data analysis using advanced metrology and analytical tools.\n\n\n\n\nTroubleshooting, Root\u2011Cause Analysis \u0026 Continuous Improvement\n\n * Troubleshoot complex process drifts, yield issues, and hardware\u2011related problems.\n\n * Perform structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive resolution plans for difficult process engineering challenges.\n\n * Implement new technologies, hardware upgrades, chemistries, and analytical instrumentation into the etch module.\n\n * Identify, select, and work closely with vendors and suppliers to introduce process or tool improvements.\n\n\n\n\nDocumentation, Reporting \u0026 Knowledge Development\n\n * Review and summarize scientific and technical literature to extract relevant insights.\n\n * Generate clear and detailed internal documentation, including process specs, experimental plans, presentations, and technical reports.\n\n * Publish technical papers and present results at major worldwide conferences.\n\n * Communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders to address complex process engineering issues or concerns.\n\n\n\n\nLeadership, Collaboration \u0026 Mentoring\n\n * Serve as a technical resource for junior colleagues, providing guidance and expertise.\n\n * Lead cross\u2011functional project teams as needed, ensuring alignment across integration, equipment, metrology, and quality.\n\n * Engage with external partners, suppliers, and customers on advanced process development topics.\n\n\n\n\nYour Profile \u0026 required qualifications\n\n * Master\u2019s or PhD degree in a relevant field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related).\n\n * 10\u201315 years of directly related experience in the ETCH field.\n\n * You have demonstrated experience presenting at major international conferences and contributing to review papers or publications.\n\n * You have proven conceptual and practical expertise in solving complex and high\u2011impact technical problems.\n\n * You can work autonomously, taking data driven decisions\n\n * Fluent in English \u0026 French.\n\n * You build and maintain customer satisfaction through clear, consistent communication and responsiveness.\n\n * You can work within a team in a culturally diverse organization\n\n * You are willing to travel to other customer sites or Business Unit (5%- 25% of the time, depending on overall activity requirements).\n\n\n\n\nKey Skills \u0026 Strengths\n\n * Strong analytical and critical\u2011thinking abilities.\n\n * High\u2011level marketing, communication, and presentation skills, especially for conference settings.\n\n * Ability to translate complex experimental findings into clear and actionable insights.\n\n * Strong cross\u2011functional collaboration and stakeholder communication capabilities.\n\n\n\n\nWe offer: \n\n * Culture and values \u200b\u200bof a medium-sized branch of 350 people in France attached to a multinational group of more than 35,000 employees in 24 countries around the world\n\n * Attractive compensation: base salary + performance bonus\n\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n7 - 10 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\nDay,Exempt - Cadre au Forfait (France)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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. \n