Abatement Systems Engineer

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring an Abatement Systems Engineer. The position is based in Bangalore, India, and focuses on the operational health and reliability of abatement systems that support semiconductor process equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Own the operational health and reliability of all abatement systems supporting semiconductor process equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies and monitor equipment performance to drive continuous reliability improvements.
• Maintain system documentation, operating procedures and maintenance records.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Burn-Wet, Plasma and Point-of-Use abatement systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, process and controls-related failures, coordinate repairs with OEMs and external suppliers, and lead root cause investigations for recurring failures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, support hazard reviews, JHAs, risk assessments and MOC activities, and maintain emergency response procedures.
• Work with equipment owners on integration between process tools and abatement infrastructure, validate exhaust flow requirements and support new tool installations and facility modifications.
• Analyze equipment performance trends, improve MTBF and reduce downtime, and drive cost optimization through predictive maintenance and better spare management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, R&D labs or facilities engineering.
• Preferred: burn-wet and plasma abatement expertise, wafer fab experience, and knowledge of semiconductor processes such as CVD, PVD and etching.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of utility systems: vacuum, exhaust, cooling water, chemical delivery, PLC, SCADA and sensors.
• Knowledge of hazardous exhaust gas handling and EHS best practices.