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Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP

Applied Materials · Hillsboro, ORtoday
$140k – $193k

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (598 that show pay).

Lead CMP process troubleshooting, yield improvement and customer CIPs in wafer fabs.

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Why it is interesting. Deep CMP expert role with customer-facing joint development and FabVantage service tech adoption.

Might not be for you. Requires 10+ years CMP-specific experience — not open to early-career or non-CMP backgrounds.

Customer-facingTechnical lead Senior hires only

Adjacent materials role10+ years' experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process with a strong Wafer Fab background

H-1B filings

Applied Materials filed 225 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Process Engineer, Process Support Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. Median filed pay: $148K a year.

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Seniority
Staff/Principal
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
10+ yrs
Industry
Semiconductor
Role
Process Engineering
Relocation
Offered
Benefits
equity/stock

Role details

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: $140,000.00 - $192,500.00 Location: Boise,ID, 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. 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 .

Role Responsibilities Must be a technical expert with 10+ years’ experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process with a strong Wafer Fab background.

Must have

data analytics background for performing analysis to identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex CMP Process, Yield, and Integration related problems. Lead discussions with customers to understand their High Value Problems (HVP), propose and implement new Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP), capture learning to maximize service opportunities and implement the solutions to improve customer KPI's Increases CSA value through defect / variability / COO reduction and PM /process Cpk / matching / Output optimization.

Identifies opportunities for CSA renewal /upsell /penetration Demonstrates & drives the adoption of new service technologies including FabVantage Offerings at the customer site through Demos, on site evaluations and Joint Development Programs Resolves complex tool issues utilizing analytics, equipment, and process knowledge and systematic FabVantage troubleshooting methodologies for effective root cause diagnostics and issues resolution. Can Issue the report and present to customer which including explain the priority and provide the suggestion based on the compare BOM, EC, FSS data and FV360 for two products.

Mentor/Lead junior level MPE's Advanced integration knowledge Domain knowledge of 3 or more types of CMP processes and familiarity with Applied equipment.

Lead and contribute to CMP network of experts and Community of Practice Qualifications: BS - Engineering 10+ years of experience in Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Wafer Fab Process / Equipment experience Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view Regarded as the technical expert in CMP Unit Process and Wafer Fab operations Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP role at Applied Materials?

The listed annual base salary range is $140K–$193K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas?

Applied Materials has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP role at Applied Materials based?

This role is based in Hillsboro, OR.

What degree is required for the Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP role at Applied Materials?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Sr Staff Module Process Engineer - CMP role require?

The posting calls for at least 10 years of relevant experience.