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Applied Materials

Process Support Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility ...

Applied Materials

Process Support Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility ...

Amat

Process Support Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

$108K - $148K/yr

As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility ...

Smarsh

Sr. Technical Support Engineer I

Portland, OR

$76K - $85K/yr

Experienced level Technical Support Engineering role. * Frontline support role for Enterprise products or Backline support role for Saas-hosted solutions or Enterprise products. * Works on ...

KLA

Customer Support Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

The Customer Support Engineer (CSE) is primarily responsible for customer service activities that are associated with updating, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing highly complex capital ...

Kla

Customer Support Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

$25.15 - $42.75/hr

The Customer Support Engineer (CSE) is primarily responsible for customer service activities that are associated with updating, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing highly complex capital ...

KLA Corporation

Customer Support Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

$25.15 - $42.75/hr

The Customer Support Engineer (CSE) is primarily responsible for customer service activities that are associated with updating, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing highly complex capital ...

Orbotech

Customer Support Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$25.15 - $42.75/hr

The Customer Support Engineer (CSE) is primarily responsible for customer service activities that are associated with updating, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing highly complex capital ...

Amat

Process Support Engineer - Etch

Hillsboro, OR

$108K - $148K/yr

As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility ...

Amat

Process Support Engineer IV

Hillsboro, OR

$128K - $176K/yr

As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility ...

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Process Support Engineer

Process Support Engineer

Applied Materials

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Applied Materials rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Salary:
$108,000.00 - $148,500.00
Location:
Hillsboro,OR
You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment. PSEs work closely with customers and R&D teams to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips, and create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs). You'll analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments. Additionally, you will troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analyses, and resolve difficult process engineering and customer product issues. Process Support Engineers work across technologies such as: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate closely with customers to qualify equipment, co-develop processes, optimize operations, and troubleshoot epitaxial hardware.
  • Tailor tool performance to meet specific customer process and integration requirements.
  • Assess and approve the operational quality of system equipment and instruct customers on its operation and maintenance.
  • Act as a liaison to effectively communicate customer issues to Business Unit experts, ensuring the delivery of suitable solutions.
  • Provide visible customer support through on-site installations, and oversee any necessary diagnostics, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
  • Continuously learn and adapt to new systems to address evolving engineering challenges.

Functional Knowledge:
  • Candidates should possess a strong foundational understanding of chemistry, physics, materials, statistics, and semiconductor device physics, with an aptitude for mechanical hardware systems. Utilize this knowledge to engineer quick solutions.

Business Expertise:
  • Understand best practices and how EPI integrates; be aware of competitors and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership:
  • Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving:
  • Address complex problems and develop new perspectives on existing solutions; exercise judgment based on analyzing multiple sources of information.

Impact:
  • Influence a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your team and related teams; operate within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills:
  • Explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, including chairing customer meetings focused on problem-solving and managing the expectations of multiple competing stakeholders.

Location: Hillsboro, OR (on-site)
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% 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.
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.

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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We're the brain (and the brawn) behind every new technology development--whether it's building semiconductor chips for smartphones and computers, or the underpinnings for robotics, AI and even smart TV display screens. With 27,000 employees in 19 countries, we offer an exciting place to grow and learn alongside some of the best people you'll ever meet. We take deep pride in our Culture of Inclusion, and we celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that help us build stronger, more resilient teams. Join us as we innovate to Make Possible a Better Future!

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1967

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