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Sr. Materials Engineer

Applied MaterialsPhoenix, AZFull-time$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

This engineer will develop and optimize coating processes, using designed experiments to achieve required material and performance characteristics. The position includes leading film, surface, and materials analysis, investigating coating-related failures, and helping maintain structural integrity of coated components. The engineer will collaborate across functions to address quality incidents, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve supplier processes. The role may involve guiding moderately complex projects and applying structured methods such as Six Sigma and 8D to difficult technical problems. It suits a materials science, chemistry, or physics professional with advanced education, several years of relevant experience, and expertise in semiconductor coatings, thermal CVD, modeling, and characterization.

Requirements

Master’s degree in materials science, chemistry, physics, or related field; Ph.D. preferred3–5 years of relevant experienceExpertise in thin films, coatings, and processes such as thermal CVDExperience with materials, surface, and film characterizationKnowledge of coating failure analysis, thermal/gas-flow modeling, and semiconductor component fabricationAbility to lead projects and apply 8D, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis
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World's largest semiconductor equipment maker; multiple AZ offices and a new advanced manufacturing facility under development in Chandler.

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