Ramp Process Engineer (BEOL)

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: Singapore,SGP 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 Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects. About Us Applied Materials is an innovation-driven company. We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our ability to identify emerging technologies that can complement and leverage Applied’s materials engineering expertise is critical to the company’s continued growth. About this role We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to develop and optimize BEOL (Back end of Line) optical processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role focuses on improving yield, performance, and reliability through data-driven approaches such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). You will collaborate cross-functionally with process, integration, and customer teams to solve complex engineering challenges, support key milestones, and drive continuous process improvements. This position requires strong analytical expertise, hands-on experimentation, and the ability to translate technical insights into impactful solutions. Key Responsibilities • Active participation in the development, optimization, and qualification of BEOL Optical processes to meet performance, yield, and reliability requirements. • Partner with process module engineers (e.g., etch, deposition, lithography) to improve device and yield performance in high-volume manufacturing. • Work with cross-functional teams including end customers, FEOL/BEOL Integration, Device, Defect Reduction, Reliability, Quality, and external customers to support milestones and resolve technical queries. • Design, execute, and analyze results from Design of Experiments (DOE) to solve complex process engineering issues, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement mitigation plans for yield or performance problems. • Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a wide range of complex process engineering experiments for multiple products, within safety guidelines • Utilize techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on a wide range of complex systems for multiple products, within safety guidelines Functional Knowledge • Experience in BEOL optics or semiconductor fabrication preferred • Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field Business Expertise • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Leadership • May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity Problem Solving • Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions Impact • Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies Interpersonal Skills • Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view Work Location: • North Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 25% 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.