What We OfferSalary:
$70,000.00 - $95,500.00
Location:
Austin,TX, Boise,ID, Hillsboro,OR
As a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment. PSEs work closely with customers and R&D teams to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips, and create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs). You'll analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments. Additionally, you will troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analyses, and resolve difficult process engineering and customer product issues. Process Support Engineers work across technologies such as: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant.
Process Support Engineer - New College Graduate OpportunityBoise, ID | Hillsboro, OR | Austin, TX
Why Process Support EngineerAs a Process Support Engineer (PSE), you will help guide advanced semiconductor technology from qualification with production while supporting customers in a high-visibility, hands-on role. You will also troubleshoot complex process issues, perform root cause analysis, and support technologies.
The Global Field Group (GFG) at Applied Materials is a frontline organization that installs, optimizes and sustains advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment at customer sites around the world. GFG partners closely with customers to keep tools operating at peak performance, supporting reliable, high-volume production of leading-edge chips. By combining deep technical expertise, rapid problem-solving, and close collaboration with engineering and product teams, GFG helps turn innovation into real-world manufacturing success.
The start date for this position is July 26, 2027
Responsibilities
Our Process Support Engineers play a critical role in enabling our customers' success. In this role, you will partner with our globally recognized R&D teams while working directly with our customers in their fabs to develop solutions that power the semiconductor industry. Process Support Engineers work across technologies such as: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal, Implant and Metrology Inspection. Key responsibilities include:
- Provide high visibility customer support through the performance of on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment
- Develop leading-edge processes in close collaboration with customers to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips used in everyday electronic devices
- Design both hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE), analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
- Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform multiple root cause analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
- Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust
Qualifications
- Graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Good academic standing with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building trust
- Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- Explain difficult or sensitive information clearly and work to build consensus
- Able to solve problems creatively and analytically
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Thrive in a results-driven culture
World-Class Training
Your journey with Applied begins in the Process Support Engineer Development Program, where you will experience blended learning, expanded networking opportunities, and rotations across key Applied Materials sites. Through exposure to our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Texas and our R&D innovation centers, including the Maydan Technology Center (MTC) in California and the Materials Engineering Technology Accelerator (META) in New York, you will gain visibility into the organization and build the skills to grow as a Process Support Engineer.
The Process Support Engineer role provides a broad foundation for long-term career growth. Early exposure to Applied Materials' tools and technologies, internal operations, and customer requirements can open future opportunities in technical program management, account management, product and technology development, and field service.
This opportunity is best suited for early-career engineers who enjoy technical problem-solving, hands-on work with customers, and learning across multiple semiconductor process technologies.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
New College Grad
Travel:
Yes, 20% 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.
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