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Process Support Engineer (PVD/ Etch)

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In-Office
Singapore
Senior level
In-Office
Singapore
Senior level
Provide on-site customer support for semiconductor tool performance, troubleshoot complex PVD/etch process issues, design and analyze experiments (DOEs), perform root-cause analyses, compile technical reports, and collaborate with customers and R&D to optimize processes and improve yield.
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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

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 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.

Job Description

A Process Support Engineer at Applied Materials helps ensure stable, high‑quality semiconductor processes by supporting tool performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing process conditions. You will be based at customer's site daily and works closely with customer and internal teams to resolve problems quickly, analyze process data, and improve tool uptime and yield in a fast‑paced cleanroom environment.

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment 

  • Work closely with the customer to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices 

  • Create 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 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 

  • Apply your growing knowledge of best practices to offer a new perspective using existing solutions  

  • Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and a liaison between the customer and business unit; you may also lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field 

  • 4–7 years of experience in the semiconductor process (PVD/ Etch is highly preferred)

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain sensitive information and work to build consensus among project stakeholders 

Work Location:

  • West

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% 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.

Top Skills

Physical Vapor Deposition (Pvd),Etch (Reactive Ion Etch - Rie),Chemical Vapor Deposition (Cvd),Atomic Layer Deposition (Ald),Anneal,Implant,Design Of Experiments (Doe),Statistical Analysis,Cleanroom

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