Application Engineer III (E3)

About the job

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that enable virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The equipment we develop and service helps advance AI and accelerate the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor technologies. Join us to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering at a company foundational to the electronics industry. Together, our work advances technology worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service product development through NPI testing and customer-site optimization.
• Develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques.
• Build and support applications, dashboards, and APIs for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, demonstrate digital tools, and drive field adoption.
• Translate high-value customer problems into scalable digital solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Lead or support projects that achieve customer-site success KPIs.
• Communicate project status, results, risks, and support needs clearly and promptly.
• Document best-known methods, procedures, and lessons learned for training and continuous improvement.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through deployment and maintenance.
• Align shared SBU digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.

Leadership

• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and teamwork within the immediate team.
• Engage with internal and external customers to address engineering issues, digital tool requests, and support needs.
• Serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and, as needed, lead small projects with manageable scope, risk, and resource requirements.

Business Expertise

• Semiconductor field operations experience or strong manufacturing knowledge is required.
• Application design experience for high-volume manufacturing tools and scripting proficiency are required.

Functional Knowledge

• Experience with semiconductor processes and tool maintenance for at least one tool type.
• Experience in software development and application design.
• Experience in high-volume 300 mm semiconductor or display manufacturing is preferred.

Problem Solving

• Solve complex problems by evaluating multiple sources of information, exercising sound judgment, and bringing new perspectives to existing solutions.

Impact

• Influence customer, operational, project, and service activities across the immediate team and related teams while working within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally while building alignment and consensus.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

The 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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.