Application Engineer III (E3)
Applied Materials2 days ago
Base Salary
$108k - $149k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support service product development through NPI testing and customer-site optimization.
- Develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques.
- Build and support applications, dashboards, and APIs for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
- Analyze SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability.
- Translate customer problems into scalable digital solutions and measurable outcomes.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, demonstrate digital tools, and drive field adoption.
- Lead or support projects that achieve customer-site success KPIs.
- Support the software development lifecycle from requirements and design through deployment and maintenance.
- Document methods, procedures, lessons learned, project results, risks, and support needs.
- Align digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.
- Serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and lead small projects as needed.
Requirements
- Semiconductor field operations experience or strong manufacturing knowledge is required.
- Application design experience for high-volume manufacturing tools and scripting proficiency are required.
- Experience with semiconductor processes and tool maintenance for at least one tool type is required.
- Experience in software development and application design is required.
- Experience in high-volume 300 mm semiconductor or display manufacturing is preferred.
- Ability to solve complex problems using multiple information sources and sound judgment.
- Ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally and build alignment.
- Ability to work with internal and external customers and influence related teams within broad guidelines.
Benefits
- Full-time regular employment with a home/mobile work location in Utah.
- Approximately 20% travel is required.
- No relocation eligibility is provided.
- Comprehensive benefits and programs supporting employee health, wellbeing, learning, and professional growth.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials builds semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment and related materials engineering technologies used by chip and flat-panel makers. It sells capital tools, process technology, and lifecycle services and software to support high-volume wafer fabrication and display production worldwide. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker AMAT.