Process Engineer III New College Grad - Doctorate (Gloucester, MA)

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: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00 Location: Gloucester,MA 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.

Join the Fusion team in 2026! Fusion is a rotational training program within the Applied Materials Semiconductor Equipment business unit located in Gloucester, MA. It is designed to attract, assimilate, grow, and retain the most talented engineers entering the industry today. During the first two years of employment, Process Engineers hired into the Fusion Program will go through a series of rotational assignments and work on state-of-the-art implantation equipment which are the backbone of the semiconductor industry. Through novel engineering we are advancing processes such as doping, and material modification.

Work on ion implantation system process characterization and highlight superior performance or identify area to be improved for winning products. Interact with field process engineering and product engineering team to solve complex problems and develop Best Known Method solutions for stable process quality. Develop new ion implant process to enable semiconductor device scaling and performance/yield improvement working with IC manufacturers.

Collect data, analyze it, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments Perform hardware characterization on basic systems Demonstrate efficiency of Ion Implanters to support demos and meet efficiency targets Troubleshoot problems, perform root cause analysis, and resolve process engineering issues Preparation of clear, succinct reports to summarize technical results Interact with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues/problems under direct supervision Cross-organizational work with development and product marketing teams Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation ​ Requirements Graduating with a Doctoral degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related