Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Location:
Hsinchu,TWN, Kaohsiung,TWN, Linkou,TWN, Taichung,TWN, Tainan,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.
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.
Technical Support Engineer (TSE) MDP/ALD
TSEs provide technical support remotely, and on site, to FSO personnel for highly complex problems involving equipment malfunction, on wafer issues, and performance enhancement programs where first-line product support was unable to isolate or fix a problem. Using advanced troubleshooting methodologies, they establish success criteria, develop comprehensive action plans, analyze and compile findings, perform root cause analysis and support FSO repair activities through escalation closure.
This role is specifically for the TSE MDP support organization within AGS and as such requires product specialism in MDP, MPKG and ALD hardware and associated software and systems.
Preferred location would be in one of the main Applied locations in Taiwan ( Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung)
Key Responsibilities:
Support multiple technical escalations, resolve with focus on time to resolution and quality of work
Attend customer field issues meetings with FSO, collaborate with BU engineers
Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Publishing Technical Lessons Learned, troubleshooting guides, technical (ET) papers, etc.
Provide on-site coaching to FSO
Provide Alpha and Beta Site support
Support NPI development early in the product life cycle, and at key customer sites
Support BU DFx (Design for Service / Install) projects
Create, or collaborate in creation of, innovative advanced trouble shooting tools
Leadership:
Provides coaching to colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Problem Solving:
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and data.
Impact:
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
Interpersonal Skills:
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Manage difficult situations in stressful environments.
Business Expertise:
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technical field
Skills:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage difficult problems
Familiar with suite of Microsoft Apps, and internal ones such as SAP, VSPI, and ARK
Languages: English (written and verbal)
Years of Experience: + 5 years of experience with Applied Materials Endura products
Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of semiconductor fab experience
Additional Information
Working hours: Mon-Fri 8 hr per day
Travel: Yes, generally 25% of the time, but could be as high as 50%.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 50% 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
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field
- At least 5 years of experience with Applied Materials Endura products
- Minimum 5 years of semiconductor fabrication experience
- English written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations and difficult technical problems
- Familiarity with Microsoft Apps, SAP, VSPI, and ARK
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
.jpeg)
