Applied Materials Process Support Engineer III - Metrology & Inspection 

United States, Oregon, Hillsboro 

648721647

Applied Materials’ is looking to recruit engineers to support its range of Inspection and metrology tools and support a major customer in Oregon. In these positions you will use electron optical tooling to assist our customers in their manufacturing process. In addition you will be a key member of staff developing new solutions to difficult problems and you will play a key role in the development of Applied Materials’ next-generation metrology, inspection and review solutions targeting sub 7nm needs.

Ideal candidates could have BSc’s in any of the numerate engineering sciences, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Chemistry augmented by a MSc or PhD with aspects of semiconductor fabrication, electron microscopy, surface science, image analysis, optics in the coursework. Candidates must have good statistics and analysis skills as well as coding (Labview, Matlab, Python).

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions.
• When necessary, works closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements.
• Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
• Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 1 or more technologies

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• 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

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Bachelor's Degree

4 - 7 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular

$104,000.00 - $143,000.00