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Process Applications Engineer
- Actalent (Santa Clara, CA)
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Job Title: Lithography Process Applications Engineer
Job Description
As a Lithography Process Applications Engineer located in San Jose, CA, you will play a critical role in customer demonstrations of next-generation electron beam lithography capabilities and in enabling new applications. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to execute process experiments, analyze wafer data, and support system demonstrations.
Responsibilities
+ Operate semiconductor lithography and metrology equipment in a cleanroom environment.
+ Develop and inspect patterned wafers.
+ Coordinate metrology with internal and external partners.
+ Analyze data and generate reports and presentations.
+ Plan and execute lab experiments.
+ Manage stock of process materials.
+ Maintain technical documentation.
+ Recommend procedural improvements.
+ Travel domestically and internationally to customer and partner sites (25–35%).
Essential Skills
+ Hands-on experience operating semiconductor process equipment, especially lithography tools.
+ Strong understanding of lithography processes, metrology, and materials.
+ Experience optimizing wafer fabrication processes and applying statistical methods (DOE, SPC).
+ Cleanroom experience including wet chemical handling and wafer processing.
+ Ability to troubleshoot lab hardware and install new equipment.
+ Comfort working with new equipment and evolving procedures.
+ Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Graduate degree in a semiconductor-related field.
+ Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in semiconductor process engineering.
Work Environment
The position requires working onsite with a travel requirement of 25% for domestic and international trips. The role involves operating in a cleanroom environment, and you should be comfortable handling wet chemicals and evolving procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Clara, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $170000.00/yr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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