Applied Materials

Process Engineer III - Optical Device Assembly

$124KFull-time · Santa Clara, CA
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Junior · 1+ yr exp

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or related field

Experience: 1+ year

Skills & tools

Process ImprovementRecordkeepingData AnalysisPythonElectronicsAssembly
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Full job description

We are seeking a Process Engineer with 1–5 years of experience to support the development, integration, and scaling of optical and opto‑mechanical assembly processes. This role focuses on process development, experimentation, and manufacturing readiness for camera, display, and photonic modules. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, data‑driven, and experienced in precision assembly and laser‑based manufacturing processes.

  • Develop, own, and mature assembly and integration processes for optical and opto‑mechanical devices
  • Serve as process or integration owner for camera, display, or photonic modules
  • Develop metrology methods for process monitoring and continuous improvement
  • Design, execute, and analyze complex process engineering experiments within safety guidelines
  • Collect, analyze, and report data to support process optimization and yield improvement
  • Characterize hardware and define methods to evaluate complex systems across multiple products
  • Generate internal and external documentation, including process specifications, technical reports, and presentations
  • Plan and execute process engineering projects from concept through manufacturing readiness
  • Develop processes that meet customer and product specifications
  • Interface with customers to resolve complex process engineering and manufacturing issues
  • Design and implement new technologies, products, and analytical instrumentation
  • Identify, evaluate, and collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
  • 1–5 years of relevant industry experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • Hands‑on experience in assembly or manufacturing process development
  • Strong understanding of process ownership and integration
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Gage R&R and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Experience setting up, qualifying, and optimizing new equipment and processes
  • Electronics, camera, display, or photonic assembly experience (CE assembly)
  • Experience in Laser processing
  • Manufacturing automation environments
  • Glass industry experience
  • Dispensing and bonding processes, including adhesive selection and application
  • Laser machining (cutting, marking, engraving, gluing, dispensing)
  • Understanding of optical lens stacking, alignment, and bonding
  • Experience owning a module‑level assembly process
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs)
  • Opto‑mechanical assembly experience
  • Familiarity with:
  • Dispensing systems
  • Optical inspection
  • Die bonding
  • Micro‑ and nano‑scale manufacturing

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