TEM Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Hillsboro, OR

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. 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.

• Perform daily TEM analysis, including microstructure and chemical analysis using electron diffraction, EDS, and EELS to support all BU process activities in AMAT.
• Develop/embrace groundbreaking solutions to device characterization at atomic resolution with high accuracy and reliability for the utilization in semiconductor process.
• Apply existing and newly developed technologies to tackle challenging process issues and support critical technology development projects.
• Correlate atomic scale structural and chemical information with processing, physical modeling, and device performance for faster cycles of learning.
• Drive technology roadmap through collaboration with instrument vendors, industry, and internal teams.

• Strong background and experience in materials characterization using TEM.
• Programming skills in machine learning (ML)/Deep learning (DL) and Python are required.
• A self‑motivated, phenomenal teammate who enjoys working with others.
• Experience in creative problem solving and innovative solutions.
• Excellent knowledge in semiconductor, crystallography and diffraction.
• Positive and ambitious attitude with effective oral and written communications.

• Applicants should have a PhD degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a semiconductor‑related field.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 20% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible:
  No
• 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.

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.