Application Engineer III (E3)
Applied Materials1 day ago
Base Salary
$124k - $171k/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.
- Define requirements, demonstrate digital tools, drive field adoption, and translate customer problems into scalable digital solutions.
- Lead or support projects that achieve customer-site success KPIs and communicate project status, results, risks, and support needs.
- Document best-known methods, procedures, and lessons learned for training and continuous improvement.
- Support the full software development lifecycle from requirements and design through deployment and maintenance.
- Align SBU digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.
- Address engineering issues and digital tool requests with internal and external customers, while serving as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and leading 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 is required.
- Strong communication, collaboration, alignment-building, and consensus-building skills are required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package and programs supporting employee health, wellbeing, and professional growth.
- Full-time regular position based in Santa Clara, California.
- Approximately 20% travel is required.
- Relocation is not eligible.
- Candidates may be eligible for bonus and stock award programs, as applicable.
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.