[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Applied Materials jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA # Process Engineer III Senior Santa Clara, CA Senior individual contributor $124,000.00 - $171,000.00 Manufacturing & Production Listed on Applied Materials’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Process-Engineer-III-Senior_R2614599) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Applied Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) / Process Engineer III Senior ## 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: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA 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. ### Role Responsibilities - Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments - Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems - Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues - Measure film properties and interpret data - Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports - Communicate and engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns, under limited supervision - Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers - Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation - Serve as a resource for junior colleagues; lead project teams, as needed Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field 4-7 years of related experience - Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Pay: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Process-Engineer-III-Senior_R2614599) ## More jobs at Applied Materials ### [2027 New College Grad - Process Engineer III - Doctorate (Winter 2026 Start)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/a0fe039b19d794e82da3/) Santa Clara, CA ### [2027 Summer Intern - Process Engineer - BS/MS Degree (Santa Clara, CA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/33ee7f02a0a695a22c5e/) Santa Clara, CA ### [2027 Summer Intern - Process Engineer - PhD, (Santa Clara)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/dd78fc7cba3486906b70/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Advanced Packaging Process Engineer III (E3)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/642a04c5685bf6eca9fe/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Chemical Delivery/Flow Control Device Quality Engineer E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/127c1e09ccb4185d57c9/) Santa Clara, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Chemical Process Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/937d13017a44502a9495/) Ecolab · Vancouver, Washington, United States of America ### [Manufacturing Process Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/2c615075d7f3e4de4af5/) Comfort Systems USA · Houston, TX ### [Process Technology Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/4db4341b30dc5c50d693/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Columbia, Missouri, United States of America ### [Engineer III, Validation - Process & Cleaning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/3d0afe0814caff236876/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Greenville, North Carolina, United States of America [Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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