Abatement Systems Engineer

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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. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Own the operational health and reliability of all abatement systems supporting semiconductor process equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies for abatement equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and drive continuous reliability improvements.
• Maintain system documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance records.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on:
  • Burn-Wet Abatement Systems
  • Plasma Abatement Systems
  • Point-of-Use Abatement Systems
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, process, and controls-related failures.
• Coordinate repairs with OEMs and external suppliers.
• Lead root cause investigations for recurring failures.

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Work closely with equipment owners to ensure proper integration between process tools and abatement infrastructure.
• Validate exhaust flow requirements and process compatibility.
• Support new tool installations and facility modification projects.

• Ensure safe handling of hazardous exhaust gases and process by-products.
• Support Hazard Reviews, JHAs, Risk Assessments, and MOC activities.
• Maintain emergency response procedures for abatement-related incidents.
• Drive EHS best practices throughout laboratory operations.

• Analyze equipment performance trends.
• Improve MTBF and reduce downtime.
• Drive cost optimization through predictive maintenance and improved spare management.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in:
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing / R&D labs / Facilities engineering

Preferred Technical Expertise

• Burn-Wet Abatement / Plasma Abatement Systems
• Wafer fab experience is an added advantage
• Deep understanding of utility systems (Vacuum/Exhaust/ Cooling water system/Chemical delivery/PLC/SCADA/Sensors)

Semiconductor Processes

Understanding of processes generating exhaust emissions:

• CVD/PVD/Etch etc

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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.