Process Support Engineer Ramp Execution Lead
Job Summary
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
Salary:
$86500.00 - $119000.00Location:
BoiseIDYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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) youll 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). Youll 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.Key Responsibilities
Leads end-to-end execution of semiconductor process ramp activities ensuring alignment to defined acceptance criteria schedule and performance targets.
- Owns coordination of process support engineer site-level qualification and ramp workflow including schedule development and progress tracking
- Drives daily coordination with cross-functional teams including field service process engineering manufacturing and customer stakeholders
- Leads ramp readiness and pre-flight activities ensuring all requirements are met prior to tool startup and qualification
- Coordinates CrossMatch activities including data collection analysis and configuration alignment
- Manages documentation deliverables including startup reports and special request tracking
- Maintains accurate reporting in enterprise systems ensuring visibility to ramp progress and resource alignment
- Identifies risks to schedule yield or performance and drives mitigation plans with cross-functional teams
- Serves as the first point of contact for site-level escalations coordinating resolution across engineering service and customer teams
- Supports transition to customer qualification and HVM sustaining activities including implementation of process improvements and yield enhancements
- Contributes to post-mortem reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ramp efficiency and standardization
Key Relationships
- Works closely with Process Ramp Manager for alignment on scope priorities and escalation handling
- Interfaces daily with customer engineering and operations teams
- Collaborates with global process teams field service organization and business unit stakeholders
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams and maintain clear documentation and communication of complex technical activities
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field
- 35 years of experience in semiconductor process engineering equipment qualification or ramp execution
- Strong understanding of process qualification frameworks technical specifications and statistical matching methodologies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a customer-facing environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules competing priorities and technical risk
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-site ramp execution or large-scale fab startups
- Experience working directly with semiconductor customers in HVM environments
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-pressure fast-paced technical environments while maintaining strong customer alignment
Location: Boise ID (on-site)
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 25% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.