Productivity 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

Location: Singapore,SGP 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

Serve as the technical lead for defect, particle, contamination, and yield-related investigations. Develop deep expertise in defect characterization using defect maps, SEM, TEM, EDX, chamber data, and process analytics. Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for customer escalations and field issues. Develop and validate process, hardware, and operational improvements to reduce defectivity and improve yield. Establish BKMs, troubleshooting guides, defect libraries, and training materials.

Lead productivity improvement projects focused on chamber stability, matching, uptime, and cost of ownership. Collaborate with Engineering, GPS, TPS, Manufacturing, Quality, and Account teams throughout the product lifecycle. Support alpha, beta, and new product introductions through defect risk assessment and qualification activities. Mentor engineers and build organizational capability in defect analysis and contamination control.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field 7-10 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: No 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.