Jobs at Applied Materials

Lead and manage an optical engineering team to develop high-performance optical systems for semiconductor equipment. Own complex system projects from specification through design, supplier collaboration, integration, qualification, troubleshooting, and feasibility studies. Drive R&D, vendor strategy, customer technical engagement, mentoring, alignment strategies, error budgets, and system-level requirements and risk management.

Support FP&A and Gross Margin Leadership by performing cost and gross margin analysis, financial modeling, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly reporting. Build cost-tracking frameworks, dashboards, and executive presentations; partner with Operations and Engineering to integrate cost improvement tracks into forecasts and the annual operating plan.

Design and specify complex subsystems; lead architecture selection and prototyping; perform detailed engineering analysis and testing; support system integration, qualification, troubleshooting, and field support across electrical, mechanical, software and physics disciplines.

Lead global HR technology strategy, build and manage an HRIS team, drive Workday and HR platform implementations, prioritize and deliver HR tech and continuous improvement projects, apply emerging technologies (including AI), and partner with HR, IT, and Data & Analytics to ensure scalable, secure HR systems and strong employee experience.

Troubleshoot complex software issues on customer sites, manage expectations and prioritize requests, validate customer scenarios, engage with product teams for readiness, develop and deliver software training, and mentor junior engineers.

Leads strategic marketing for Applied Materials’ SmartFactory portfolio by developing market intelligence, competitive frameworks, market sizing, business models, value propositions, and governance processes. Coordinates cross-functional alignment across product management, business development, and marketing, while supporting events, messaging, and speaking activities. Requires manufacturing automation knowledge, strong business acumen, independent project leadership, communication skills, and 10% domestic and international travel.

Design, develop, and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and custom tooling for semiconductor/display equipment. Lead engineering projects, generate specifications and test reports, coordinate manufacturing and suppliers, and apply GD&T, material selection, thermodynamics, and flow analysis to ensure manufacturability and performance.

Lead presales technical engagements for process quality solutions (FD, R2R, SPC) with AI/ML enablement. Build and deliver demos, PoCs, proposals, and training; consult on integrations; gather customer feedback to inform product improvements; collaborate with sales, product, and engineering to drive customer adoption and ROI.

Develops product marketing and business plans, analyzes markets and competitors, supports pricing and investment decisions, partners with engineering, manufacturing, and sales, supports customer account strategies, and manages complex product releases throughout the product lifecycle.

Leads internal communications strategy for a global workforce, overseeing communications channels, campaigns, editorial content, executive messaging, employee engagement, and major internal events. Manages a small communications team and in-house multimedia studio, while remaining hands-on with writing, editing, strategy, production schedules, budgets, and measurement frameworks. Partners with senior leaders and corporate communications teams to align messaging with corporate objectives, brand standards, cultural transformation, and employee engagement goals.

Develops and optimizes advanced semiconductor patterning processes and test vehicle flows. Analyzes experimental data, establishes process windows and specifications, improves CD, uniformity, roughness, yield, and defectivity, and performs hardware characterization and troubleshooting. Partners with integration engineers, R&D teams, suppliers, customers, and external partners on process development, root-cause analysis, technical reporting, and resolution of complex engineering issues.

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, operating sequences, assembly processes, and work methods for parts and systems. Create, review, modify, and validate OMS documents using Unigraphics/NX, Visio, and Teamcenter. Collaborate with engineering, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to resolve build issues, support new product builds, conduct root cause analysis, recommend tooling and process improvements, perform time studies, and drive quality, productivity, and cost improvements.

Designs and develops complex mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, layouts, schematics, and specifications. Troubleshoots mechanical problems, leads engineering projects and supplier development, coordinates procurement and assembly, performs engineering analyses and testing, and oversees manufacturing and installation. Requires strong expertise in CAD, thermodynamics, sheet metal design, materials, manufacturing methods, GD&T, flow analysis, and Design for Excellence principles.

Designs, modifies, tests, troubleshoots, and documents complex electrical and electronic assemblies for semiconductor equipment. Responsibilities include engineering analysis, test reporting, product specification development, supplier coordination, component procurement, resolving technical issues, leading projects, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Designs, analyzes, tests, and troubleshoots complex mechanical systems, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and components. Leads engineering projects, develops supplier relationships, creates product specifications, reviews technical documentation, and implements mechanical solutions across the product lifecycle. Acts as a technical resource for less experienced colleagues and coordinates engineering tests and reports with limited supervision. The role requires approximately 10% travel.

Leads commercialization of new products from design through volume manufacturing. Coordinates engineering releases, bills of materials, virtual builds, manufacturing and sourcing strategies, tooling, documentation, engineering changes, and new product builds. Investigates assembly and test issues, performs root cause analysis and corrective actions, applies DFx and PFMECA principles, manages supplier problems, develops processes, and mentors junior engineers.

Plans production, inventory, and material requirements using Oracle and MRP systems. Maintains work order schedules, reconciles supply and demand, analyzes shortages and variances, manages engineering change orders, supports inventory control, and ensures system and manufacturing data accuracy. Collaborates with engineering, finance, production, and shop-floor teams to resolve material issues, maintain service levels, and meet manufacturing deadlines.

Leads complex cross-functional technical and manufacturing programs from planning through execution. Establishes milestones, priorities, ownership, budgets, and risk controls while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, materials, vendors, and other stakeholders. Provides subject-matter expertise in BOM configuration, change management, and order management; resolves issues, improves processes, communicates program status, and drives product readiness and manufacturing execution.

Develops and maintains manufacturing processes, operating sequences, test procedures, and work methods for parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Coordinates product improvements, applies DFx and lean principles to reduce costs and improve quality, establishes time standards, recommends tooling, and investigates root causes through PFMEA and corrective actions. The role involves cleanroom work, physical activity, and occasional travel.

Develops and maintains manufacturing documentation and operation sequences for parts, assemblies, and systems. Creates, reviews, modifies, and validates OMS documents for supplier and internal manufacturing operations. Collaborates with engineering, quality, technicians, and manufacturing teams to improve processes, resolve assembly issues, conduct root-cause analysis, recommend tooling, perform time studies, and support new product builds. Uses Unigraphics/NX, Visio, and Teamcenter while applying manufacturing engineering, lean, automation, and continuous improvement principles.