[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 # Patterning Process Engineer Santa Clara, CA $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/Patterning-Process-Engineer_R2625771) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Applied Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) / Patterning Process Engineer ## Job description ### Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. ### 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. As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects. ### Role Responsibilities Develop and optimize new or modified patterning test vehicle flows to support advanced patterning technology development. Compile, analyze, and evaluate experimental data to establish process windows, specifications, and material requirements. Provide technical leadership in the development and continuous improvement of advanced patterning short-loop processes. Drive improvements in key process metrics, including critical dimension (CD), CD uniformity (CDU), line edge roughness (LER), line width roughness (LWR), depth of focus (DOF), exposure latitude, statistical process control (SPC), yield, and defectivity. Partner with process and integration engineering teams to develop integrated process flows, implement innovative methodologies, troubleshoot process challenges, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex engineering issues. Collaborate with external partners on joint development programs by designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing technical reports to advance process technology and performance. Engage directly with internal and external customers to address complex process engineering challenges, communicate technical findings, and drive effective resolution of issues with minimal supervision. ### Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field. 4 to 7 years of semiconductor experience in advanced lithography, patterning, or semiconductor process development. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems through a combination of strong analytical skills, engineering judgment, and hands-on experimentation. Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. ### Additional Information Time Type Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Not Specified 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: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 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/Patterning-Process-Engineer_R2625771) ## 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 ### [Photolithography Process Development Engineer (Advanced Patterning)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/texas-instruments/jobs/312cd970b2726d6f83a9/) Texas Instruments · Lehi, UT, United States ### [Senior Process Engineer - Process Liason](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/fbd9a3c89c67465d663f/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States ### [Manufacturing Engineer I (Process Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/3d2f8c5b91725bb44142/) AIRBUS · Mobile Area, AL ### [Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/8b0e2afef06945a07d67/) Cargill · Hammond, Indiana ### [Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/ab2809e0fe88778cf19c/) Cargill · Hersey, Michigan [Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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