New College Grad - Account Technologist - MS/Doctorate (Winter 2026 Start)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

12d • $124,000 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

• Masters/Doctorate degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or a related field
• Experience in one or more semiconductor processes (CVD, ALD, PVD, etch, epi), material characterization (e.g. FTIR, XPS, XRD etc)

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates will be available to start full time in Winter 2026 (Nov 2026 - Feb 2027)
• Professional proficiency in Korean (written and verbal).
• Experience in semiconductor fab or equipment industry

Responsibilities

• Collect data, analyze, and compile reports on basic process engineering experiments
• Perform hardware characterization on basic systems
• Troubleshoot problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve basic process engineering issues
• Measure film properties and organize data/reports for review
• Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports
• Communicate and engage with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues or concerns, under direct supervision
• Work with vendor and suppliers, under direct supervision
• Become familiar with the process of implementing new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level