Chamber Materials Engineer IV - (E4)

Title: Process Engineer (Materials Engineering)\n\nRole Summary\n\nThe Engineer IV, Materials Engineering, develops and qualifies materials and surface treatment solutions for semiconductor manufacturing hardware operating in aggressive chemical and thermal environments. This role focuses on metallic materials, surface finishing, and protective surface modifications to improve corrosion resistance, cleanliness, and reliability of complex hardware.\n\nThe engineer works cross\u2011functionally with design, process, and supplier teams to translate materials science concepts into manufacturable, production\u2011ready solutions.\n\nCore Competencies\n\n * Time and Priority Management: Basic understanding of managing multiple formulation and testing activities.\n * Relationship Building: Ability to collaborate effectively with material scientists, supply chain teams, product teams, process teams, supplier teams.\n * Project Management: Working experience in planning and executing development and characterization projects.\n * Analytical Testing: Advanced understanding of hardware characterization techniques for structural and protective materials.\n * Failure Analysis: Understanding of identifying root causes in material performance issues.\n * Problem Solving: Working experience applying fundamental principles to identify root cause s and determine corrective actions.\n * Communication \u0026 Collaboration: Working experience in preparing technical documentation and presenting findings.\n * Attention to Detail: Ability to run, track, and carry out multiple complex projects simultaneously.\n * Continuous Improvement: Maintains a growth mindset for projects, self, and company.\n\n\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Develop and optimize surface finishing and surface modification processes for metallic hardware used in semiconductor process environments.\n * Lead technical work on surface treatments for high\u2011performance alloys, with emphasis on corrosion resistance and surface quality.\n * Drive development and implementation of protection schemes on metallic substrates for use in halogen\u2011containing and plasma\u2011assisted processes.\n * Design and execute materials characterization and test plans to evaluate surface chemistry, reactivity, and degradation mechanisms.\n * Analyze experimental data and provide clear technical recommendations to guide hardware design and materials selection.\n * Partner with mechanical design and process teams to ensure materials solutions are compatible with complex geometries\n * Support hardware qualification through coupon testing, prototype evaluation, and failure analysis.\n * Interface with external suppliers to evaluate, develop, and qualify surface treatment capabilities and ensure scalability and repeatability.\n * Generate internal documentation including technical reports, specifications, and best\u2011practice guidelines.\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Materials Science \u0026 Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field\n * 7+ years of relevant experience in materials engineering, surface engineering, or process development\n * Demonstrated ability to solve complex materials problems using experimental data and first\u2011principles understanding\n * Experience working in cross\u2011functional engineering teams\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n * Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Materials Science or related discipline\n * Experience with metallic materials in corrosive, high\u2011temperature, or plasma environments\n * Background in corrosion science, oxidation, surface treatments, or electrochemical processes\n * Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment or high\u2011purity hardware\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\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 10% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nYes\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nEmployee Referral (Standard)\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$147,000.00 - $202,500.00\n\nThe 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. \n\nFor 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.\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