Application Engineer III (E3)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that enable virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The equipment we develop and service helps advance AI and accelerate the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor technologies. Join us to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering at a company foundational to the electronics industry. Together, our work advances technology worldwide.

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.
• Experience in software development and application design.
• Solve complex problems by evaluating multiple sources of information, exercising sound judgment, and bringing new perspectives to existing solutions.
• Communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally while building alignment and consensus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-volume 300 mm semiconductor or display manufacturing is preferred.

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.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, demonstrate digital tools, and drive field adoption.
• Translate high-value customer problems into scalable digital solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Lead or support projects that achieve customer-site success KPIs.
• Communicate project status, results, risks, and support needs clearly and promptly.
• 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 shared SBU digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.
• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and teamwork within the immediate team.
• Engage with internal and external customers to address engineering issues, digital tool requests, and support needs.
• Serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and, as needed, lead small projects with manageable scope, risk, and resource requirements.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed