Process Support Engineer III

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

Salary:

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Location:

Boise,ID

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. 

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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

• Act as the primary customer-facing technical lead, independently driving high-visibility support for global fab operations and resolving complex equipment and process issues
• Lead cross-functional technical programs across multiple tools or process areas, taking ownership to align scope, milestones, risks, and priorities with customer manufacturing needs
• Translate customer technical and operational needs into clear execution plans, roadmaps, and prioritized actions, working collaboratively across engineering, account, and business unit teams
• Translate technical outcomes into measurable customer value, including yield improvement, uptime, cycle time reduction, and cost-of-ownership (CoO)
• Own end-to-end program governance, independently defining success metrics, decision frameworks, risk management plans, and executive-level updates
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and escalations across tools, processes, and organizations with minimal supervision
• Work collaboratively across engineering, account, and business unit teams to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and deliver integrated solutions
• Partner closely with customer teams as an extension of their organization, demonstrating accountability, ownership, and trust through transparent and collaborative execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, equipment engineering, or fab operations
• Demonstrated ability to operate as an independent contributor, owning technical programs or cross-functional initiatives in customer-facing or on-site roles
• Solid understanding of fab operations, qualification flows, and manufacturing constraints in high-volume or advanced-node environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive decisions independently
• Proven effectiveness working in a matrix environment, balancing autonomy with strong teamwork and collaboration
• Comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, operations, and business, including prioritization, escalation management, and value discussions
• Proficient in presentation development and data visualization, including tools such as PowerPoint, Power BI, and Tableau

Work Location

• Based in Boise, Idaho, with regular interaction across fab, account, and corporate teams
• Willing to travel quarterly for customer meetings

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The 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 members. In 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.

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