Process Support Engineer - Kumamoto, Japan

Position Summary

Applied Materials is seeking a skilled Process Support Engineer (PSE) to join our team in Kumamoto, Japan, supporting our customer at the JASM site. In this role, you will provide hands-on support for semiconductor process technologies, specializing in one or more of the following areas: Metal Deposition (MDP), Dielectric Deposition (DDP), Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Etch, Front End Process (FEP), Epitaxy (EPI), Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP), Ion Implantation (IMP), or Process Diagnostics & Control (PDC).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment
• Work closely with the customer to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture the most advanced semiconductor chips, many of which are inside everyday electronic devices
• Create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOE); analyze data with statistics; and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments
• Troubleshoot complex problems; perform multiple root cause analysis; and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering and customer product issues
• Communicate with both internal stakeholders and the customer to achieve goals with a focus on building relationships and establishing trust
• Apply your growing knowledge of the company’s processes and customers to help solve a range of problems and analyze possible solutions

Location: Kumamoto, Japan.

This position will be hired directly by Applied Materials Japan and is based in Kumamoto, Japan. This role will onboard in Kumamoto and undergo a 6 to 12-month on-the-job training program in Taiwan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field
• 3+years of experience in semiconductor process engineering or technical support. New graduates are also welcome.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in process development or equipment troubleshooting
• Familiar with Applied Materials' platforms is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English (TOEIC Certification 550+ required; 700+ preferred) and Mandarin. Japanese is a plus.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

Day (Japan)

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

None

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.