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
Salary:
$128,000.00 - $176,000.00Location:
Beaverton,OR, Chandler,AZYou’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.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
- Lead the product application roadmap by developing a deep understanding of customer technologies, challenges, and future requirements.
- Serve as the technical lead for complex application development activities, customer engagements, and cross-functional project teams.
- Drive execution of beta-site evaluations, customer demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities, ensuring alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs) and project schedules.
- Partner with customers to analyze technical requirements, define success criteria, and manage implementation timelines.
- Develop and approve application support plans to ensure successful product installation and deployment.
- Create and implement new methodologies to optimize system performance for specific customer applications.
- Analyze, develop, validate, and transfer new application capabilities from product development teams to customer-facing application support organizations.
- Lead technical reviews, presentations, and problem-solving discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Identify and address complex technical challenges, leveraging advanced analytical skills to develop innovative solutions.
- Lead functional projects and teams with moderate levels of complexity, risk, and resource requirements.
- Influence product, operational, and customer success objectives through technical expertise and strategic recommendations.
- Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field preferred. (Master's degree with relevant industry experience may also be considered.)
- Experience in semiconductor inspection, metrology, testing, or advanced packaging applications strongly preferred.
- Experience working directly with semiconductor customers, supporting product evaluations, installations, and application development is highly desirable.
- Advanced expertise in a specialized technical discipline, with the ability to apply deep knowledge to solve complex customer challenges.
- Proven experience interpreting business and technical requirements and translating them into effective solutions, processes, or product enhancements.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams, projects, and customer engagements.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using innovative and analytical approaches.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex concepts, influence stakeholders, and negotiate technical solutions.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied 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.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (Master's with relevant experience may be considered)
- Experience in semiconductor inspection, metrology, testing, or advanced packaging applications
- Experience working directly with semiconductor customers supporting product evaluations, installations, and application development
- Advanced expertise in a specialized technical discipline and ability to apply deep knowledge to solve complex customer challenges
- Proven experience interpreting business and technical requirements and translating them into solutions or product enhancements
- Strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams, projects, and customer engagements
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using innovative and analytical approaches
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting complex concepts and influencing stakeholders
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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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards, with a 401(k) match structure and auto-enrollment described alongside participation in stock-related programs. The combination of matching and purchase discounts is presented as strengthening longer-term financial benefits beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision as well as life and disability protections, with additional support like EAP and virtual care. Onsite fitness/health centers in certain locations further reinforce the sense of a robust health and wellness benefits stack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as broad, including flexible/unlimited PTO in some roles, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and parental leave. Flex-time and flexible hours appear repeatedly as part of the overall rewards experience.
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.
