Process Support Engineer III - (E3)
Applied Materials
- Location
- Beijing,CHN
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 125 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About this role
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: Beijing,CHN 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 Support Engineer (PSE), you'll play a critical role in guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept to final qualification. You will provide high-visibility customer support through on-site installations, system diagnoses, and the service and repair of complex systems and equipment. PSEs work closely with customers and R&D teams to develop leading-edge processes used to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips, and create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs). You'll analyze data with statistics and compile reports with high-level conclusions on technically challenging process engineering experiments. Additionally, you will troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analyses, and resolve difficult process engineering and customer product issues. Process Support Engineers work across technologies such as: Chemical Vapor Deposition, Atomic Layer Deposition, Plasma Reactive Ion Etch, Physical Vapor Deposition, Anneal and Implant. A senior individual contributor process engineering position focused on Front End Products (FEP) and Epitaxy (EPI) semiconductor processes Key Responsibilities Act as the primary technical interface between customers and the Applied Materials Business Unit. Support semiconductor equipment installation, qualification, troubleshooting, and optimization at customer fabs Develop and optimize process recipes to meet customer yield, performance, and integration requirements. Design and execute experiments (DOE), analyze process data, and provide technical conclusions and recommendations. Typical Competencies Strong technical expertise in Epitaxy and related front-end semiconductor processes. Knowledge of multiple processes and technologies, often with ownership of key customer accounts or projects. Ability to solve complex technical problems independently and mentor less experienced engineers May lead small to medium projects and influence customer process roadmaps. Strong process engineering knowledge Typically requires a master's degree or above, around 3~7 years of relevant experience.
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% 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.