Process Engineer-Shanghai/Hangzhou/Hefei/Nanjing/Suzhou/Wuxi

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:

Hangzhou,CHN, Hefei,CHN, Nanjing,CHN, Shanghai,CHN, Suzhou,CHN, Wuxi,CHN

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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:

• Lead advanced packaging process engagements with China based customers, establishing trusted technical partnerships and translating customer requirements into FabVantage value added solutions

• Identify, analyze, and resolve high value process and/or integration issues using FabVantage methodologies, advanced data analytics, and AI enabled tools (JMP, FSS, AIx)

• Define and implement best practices for advanced packaging modules, enabling service opportunities in support of AGS sales initiatives

• Drive knowledge capture by documenting findings, writing technical reports, and delivering presentations to internal stakeholders and customers

• Utilize techniques, define methods, and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on complex systems

• Develop, plan, and execute process engineering projects, within safety guidelines

• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve a broad spectrum of complex process engineering issues, with limited supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years or above of experience in the semiconductor or packaging industry.
• Hands‑on experience in advanced packaging process strongly preferred.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in complex problem solving

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Familiar with semiconductor backend and packaging processes, expertise in CMP and/or Etch would be plus, knowledge on HBM, 2.5D/3D pkg, and high‑density interconnects strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in data analytics, DOE, and statistical analysis tools (such as JMP & Applied Pro); experience with AIx databases and digital FabVantage platforms preferred
• Proven ability to solve complex process problems, perform rigorous root cause analysis, and deliver sustainable improvements.
• Excellent communication and technical presentation skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in customer‑facing, cross‑functional environments with measurable business impact

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 50% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.