Ramp Process Engineer (BEOL)

About the role

Applied Materials is looking for a Process Engineer to develop and optimize BEOL (back end of line) optical processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role improves yield, performance and reliability through data-driven approaches such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), working cross-functionally with process, integration and customer teams.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in developing, optimizing and qualifying BEOL optical processes to meet performance, yield and reliability requirements.
• Partner with process module engineers (etch, deposition, lithography) to improve device and yield performance in high-volume manufacturing.
• Work with cross-functional teams including end customers, FEOL/BEOL integration, device, defect reduction, reliability, quality and external customers to support milestones and resolve technical queries.
• Design, run and analyze DOE experiments, perform root cause analysis and implement mitigation plans for yield or performance problems.
• Collect data, analyze results and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments for multiple products, within safety guidelines.
• Characterize hardware, define methods and apply new technologies to characterize hardware across a range of complex systems, within safety guidelines.

Required profile

• Experience in BEOL optics or semiconductor fabrication preferred.
• Depth and/or breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline.
• Able to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Ability to lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and complexity.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills.

Required skills

• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Hardware characterization

The position is full-time, with travel of about 25% of the time and no relocation eligibility.