Market pay check
Matched to Computer systems and software professionals
Source: Ministry of Employment and Labor wage information system (wage.go.kr), wage distribution by occupation.
What you'd do
- Provide on-site customer support through installations,diagnoses,and repair of semiconductor equipment.
- Develop leading-edge processes with customers for advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing.
- Create hypothesis experiments and design of experiments (DOEs) with statistical analysis.
What they want
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry,physics,materials engineering,electrical engineering,or related field.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in semiconductor fab or equipment industry.
- Communication proficiency in English language.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
Seoulstart's read
- Visa tier (likely)
- E-7 specialty / professional (likely)
- Korean language
- Korean not required
- English friendliness
- High: JD in English, foreign-friendly signals
- Context
- Applied Materials Icheon facility is a major equipment-manufacturing hub; foreign PSEs commonly hired on E-7 with robust sponsorship; on-site customer support role requires comfort with Korean fab environment but English-primary workplace.
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Original posting from Applied Materials
Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
Location
Icheon-Godam,KOR
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.
Role 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ physics, materials engineering, electrical engineering, optoelectronics or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in the semiconductor fab or equipment industry
- Communication proficiency in English language
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in a related field
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
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.
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