Process Engineer

Applied Materials

. Design, develop, optimize, and qualify semiconductor processes including deposition, etch, EPI, PVD, and related technologies .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeBangalore • IndiaJuniorMid-Level💰 $108,000 - $148,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in semiconductor process engineering, including deposition, etch, and epitaxy, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and technology transitions. Proficient in statistical process control and data analytics to enhance process capability and yield.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Semiconductor Fabrication ProcessesDesign of Experiments (DOE)Statistical Process ControlProcess CharacterizationCustomer-Facing Technical Roles

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Hard Skills

DepositionEtchEpitaxyDiffusionThin FilmsProcess DevelopmentProcess IntegrationProcess SpecificationsRoot-Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationCustomer-Facing Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

JMPMinitabData Analytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor EngineeringMaterials ScienceChemical EngineeringPhysicsElectrical EngineeringTechnology TransfersNew Product IntroductionsManufacturing Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, optimize, and qualify semiconductor processes including deposition, etch, EPI, PVD, and related technologies
Develop, transfer, and qualify processes on new tool platforms
Define hardware requirements and risk-based qualification plans with equipment engineering teams
Design, execute, and analyze Design of Experiments (DOE)
Use JMP, Minitab, and other data analytics platforms to evaluate process data
Conduct process engineering research, development, characterization, and evaluation
Define process specifications, operating limits, and experimental evaluations
Serve as the primary process engineering interface for new product development
Collaborate with product development, hardware, software, manufacturing, field, supplier, and internal teams
Support product releases and technology transitions from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
Understand customer technology roadmaps, process requirements, business challenges, and technology inflection points
Support customer demonstrations, process evaluations, technology benchmarking, qualifications, and production ramp activities
Lead customer process escalations through root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Act as a point of contact for process-related customer requests
Drive continuous improvement in process capability, yield, productivity, and equipment performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 2+ years of relevant industry, research, or semiconductor process engineering experience
Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, including deposition, etch, epitaxy, diffusion, and thin films
Experience with DOE methodologies, statistical process control, process characterization, and data analytics
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams
Excellent communication and customer-facing presentation skills
Knowledge of semiconductor process integration and manufacturing environments
Experience supporting customer qualifications, technology transfers, and new product introductions is highly desirable
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, process development, manufacturing, or customer-facing technical roles is preferred
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10–20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
Health and wellbeing programs and support
Comprehensive benefits package
Bonus program eligibility, as applicable
Stock award program eligibility, as applicable
Relocation eligibility
Domestic and international travel opportunities (10–20%)