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:
Eindhoven,NLDYou’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.
Applied Materials is known as the world leader in providing equipment for the IC manufacturing industry. The System To Materials (STM) group is bridging the gap from materials & manufacturing to systems in order to co-optimize all steps from materials to systems.
The part of STM located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, provides EDA solutions inside and outside Applied Materials, focused on physical layout and design rules. Software includes automatic generation of standard cell layouts, design rule checking, definition and validation. Customers are large semiconductor manufacturers as well as Applied Materials internal groups.
The team is looking for a communicative Electrical Engineer or Computer Science expert for supporting our software. This role involves creating specs for new or upgraded software features, developing prototypes / demonstrators of new features, and participating in support and sales of software (analyze customer issues / create presentations / give demos). This position is based out of our Eindhoven office but involves significant travel within Europe and extending to US and Asia..
Key responsibilities
Communicate with end-users to support software in the areas of polygon level physical IC layout:
Analyse and resolve software issues as reported by users
Creating specs for new or upgrading existing software features
Develop prototypes (in Python) for such features
Demonstrate software in these areas (as part of the sales process)
Travel to customers or trade-shows for above purposes
Communicate to R&D developers to create optimal specifications for new features
Implement work-around solutions using Python
Key requirements
Bsc or Msc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, 5 -10 years of experience
Experience in large (50+ person years) software projects, working in a team
Understanding of IC physical layout. Insight in integrated circuit processing steps is a pro
Scripting in python
Being able to demonstrate these key requirements
Travel: Max two weeks per 2 months
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 20% 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
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- 5 - 10 years of experience
- Experience in large software projects, working in a team
- Understanding of IC physical layout
- Scripting in Python
- Ability to demonstrate these key requirements
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.
