Applied Materials

DDP(Dielectric Deposition) Process Support Engineer

Hwaseong-Lucestar,KORRecently posted
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What you'd do

  • Provide on-site installations,system diagnoses,service,and repair for complex equipment
  • Develop leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes collaboratively with customers
  • Design hypothesis experiments and DOEs; analyze statistical data and compile technical reports

What they want

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry,physics,materials engineering,electrical engineering,or related field
  • Two to four years of experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry
  • Communication proficiency in English language for technical and customer interactions

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or PhD in chemistry,physics,materials,or related engineering field

Seoulstart's read

Visa tier (likely)
E-7 specialty / professional (likely)
Korean language
Korean not required
English friendliness
High: JD in English, foreign-friendly signals
Context
Hwaseong semiconductor cluster role at a global equipment vendor; relocation not offered per posting.

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Original posting from Applied Materials

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location

Hwaseong-Lucestar,KOR

You’ll 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 possible—while 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. We’re 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), you'll 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). You'll 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.

Role Responsibilities

  • Provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment
  • Work closely with the customer to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices
  • Create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE); analyze data with statistics; and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
  • Troubleshoot complex problems; perform multiple root cause analysis; and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
  • Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust
  • Apply your growing knowledge of the company’s processes and customers to help solve a range of problems and analyze possible solutions

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field
  • 2–4 years of experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry
  • Communication proficiency in English language

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a related field

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

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.

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