Application Engineer III

About the job

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, ensuring clear communication of requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer applications, identify gaps, and drive solutions through implementation.
• Lead complex application activities, including system evaluations, demos, and beta-site execution.
• Own and support execution against Statements of Work (SOW) and project schedules.
• Define and implement application support strategies for system installation and performance optimization.
• Drive adoption and application of product technology, including new use cases and advanced electrical test capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer new technologies and capabilities into customer environments.
• Lead technical reviews and provide ongoing support to ensure customer success in high-pressure semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with semiconductor inspection or metrology equipment is a plus.
• Strong foundation in electronics and physics, with the ability to apply concepts to complex electrical test challenges.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment, inspection, or metrology systems preferred.
• Familiarity with advanced electrical testing methodologies and evolving EBT technologies and use cases.
• Ability to ramp on complex tools and systems within approximately 6–9 months.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in customer-facing roles within demanding fab environments.
• Strong communication skills and experience serving as a local, on-site technical interface with customers.

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:

Yes

Referral Payment Plan:

Employee Referral (Standard)

Salary Range:

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

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.