Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Location:
Hsinchu,TWNYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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The Account Technologist will support regional customers in Taiwan, primarily in Hsinchu and Kaohsiung, by providing technical expertise. This role serves as a key technical interface supporting customer-related issues by collaborating closely with field process and central engineering teams, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of field process issues. The ideal candidate will diagnose and troubleshoot process challenges, drive technical solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement in customer operations and product performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for business success from the technology point of view by management of install Base and new products Application Performance to drive Customer Satisfaction & Identify Business Risks. Responsible for managing the definition and implementation of processes and applications, to meet the customer’s current and future requirements for productivity and leading edge technology, using Applied Materials products.
- Manages agreed process roadmaps at customer sites and presents technology and product roadmaps both internally and externally. Keeps in depth knowledge of process development roadmaps and strategies up-to-date.
- Works closely with the account and factory based process and technology groups, the product sales engineers and Accounts Management, Defines/approves process support plans for installation and warranty periods depending on product and process maturity. Determines and implements continuous improvement plan (CIP) for assigned installed base.
- Own install base application performance by ensuring optimization of tool utilization and driving local capability and knowledge. Manage and take ownership of new system evaluations
- Supports local support service resources during installation and warranty as required to achieve CPS (Customer Process Specification) and/or "best known" process performance. Trains local support service resources to obtain and maintain required process knowledge to support installed base
- Responsible for installation and (product) qualification of "new" processes and technologies. Executes process ß-sites.
- Keeps detailed knowledge of installed process performance in assigned technological area up-to-date.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with strong expertise in CMP processes.
- Experience in process optimization, tool matching, and process validation is required.
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate across global teams and engage customers.
- Willingness to travel: up to 20% domestic travel within Taiwan and up to 10% international travel.
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Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Skills Required
- Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in discipline
- Knowledge of process development roadmaps and strategies
- Experience in technology implementation and customer management
Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.
Applied Materials Insights
What We Do
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.
