Process Engineer New College Grad - PhD (Santa Clara, CA)

TEM Engineer Opening\n\nJob Description\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDesign, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems, within safety guidelines Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues/problems with limited supervision Measure film properties and interpret data Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited supervision Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation\n\nFunctional Knowledge\n\n * Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines\n\n\n\nBusiness Expertise\n\n * Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market\n\n\n\nLeadership\n\n * Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements\n\n\n\nProblem Solving\n\n * Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information\n\n\n\nImpact\n\n * Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies\n\n\n\nInterpersonal Skills\n\n * Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus\n\n\n\nAdditional Job Description\n\nThis job requisition is seeking a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Engineer. TEM Engineers responsibilities include (but are not limited to):\n\n * Perform daily TEM analysis, including microstructure and chemical analysis using electron diffraction, EDS, and EELS to support all BU process activities in AMAT.\n * Develop/embrace groundbreaking solutions to device characterization at atomic resolution with high accuracy and reliability for the utilization in semiconductor process.\n * Apply existing and newly developed technologies to tackle challenging process issues and support critical technology development projects.\n * Correlate atomic scale structural and chemical information with processing, physical modeling, and device performance for faster cycles of learning.\n * Drive technology roadmap through collaboration with instrument vendors, industry, and internal teams.\n * \n\n\nQualifications:\n\n * Strong background and experience in materials characterization using TEM.\n * Programming skills using AI and Python.\n * A self-motivated, phenomenal teammate who enjoys working with others.\n * Experience in creative problem solving and innovative solutions.\n * Excellent knowledge in semiconductor, crystallography and diffraction.\n * Positive and ambitious attitude with effective oral and written communications.\n * \n\n\nEducation:\n\n * Applicants should have a PhD degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a semiconductor-related field.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nDoctorate Degree\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n4 - 7 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\nNone\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$124,000.00 - $171,000.00\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