Application Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore seeks a senior technical leader to drive the product application roadmap, lead complex application activities, and coordinate across Product Development, Engineering, Service, and Customer teams.

You will engage customers, translate requirements into actionable plans, and ensure successful deployments of advanced semiconductor and display solutions. The role requires deep process technology knowledge, strong communication skills, and experience with SOWs and

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of customer process technology trends and semiconductor manufacturing applications.
• Goog knowledge in CVD/PVD/Etch processes and related equipment.
• Ability to understand process sensitivity and key process knobs.
• Experience as a trusted technical advisor to customers and strong engagement skills.
• Excellent communication to translate customer requirements into value.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOWs), schedules, milestones, and resource planning.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across Product Development, Engineering, Service and Customer teams.
• Strong execution focus to deliver commitments and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product application roadmap for future solutions based on customer needs.
• Technically lead difficult application activities and teams at customer sites.
• Define and approve product application support plans for installations.
• Develop and transfer new application capabilities across the system envelope.
• Lead customer technical review meetings and align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance.

Skills

Process technology

CVD/PVD/Etch

Process knobs

Technical advisory

Communication skills

PM & SOW understanding

Cross-functional coordination

Execution discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Job description

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: Singapore,SGP. You’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.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

Through in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps, lead product application roadmap for future solutions. Technically leads difficult, complex application activities and team. Create and Leads the execution teams ß-sites, evaluation and demos at customers site, through high involvement in the SOW and commitment schedule. Interfaces with the customer regarding technical requirements analysis and schedule. Define/approve Product application support plans for installation. Create & Lead new methodologies in order to optimized system performance for specific application. Analysis, Develop and Transfer new application capabilities in the system envelope from product division to customer application support team. Lead customer Technical review meetings.

Key Education and Job requirements

• Bachelor and higher in any related engineering and science field
• Familiar with the semiconductor process engineering field

Technical and Application Expertise

• Deep Understanding of customer process technology trends, and semiconductor manufacturing applications
• Looking for goof knowledge in one of the process CVD/PVD/ETCH.
• Knowledge to understand process sensitivity and key process knobs.
• Customer Engagement Ability to establish credibility as a trusted technical advisor to customers.
• Strong communication skills to understand customer requirements and align solutions with business objectives.
• Program and Project Management Experience in understanding of Statements of Work (SOWs), project schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across Product Development, Engineering, Service, and Customer organizations.
• Strong execution focus with the ability to drive commitments and deliver results.

4.Technical Excellence

• Deliver measurable improvements in system performance, process monitoring ability
• Lead root‑cause analysis and resolution of critical customer issues for one of the applications (CVD/PVD/Etch)
• Establish and institutionalize best practices and application methodologies.

5.Teamwork and Collaboration

• Demonstrates strong teamwork by fostering collaboration across cross‑functional teams, sharing knowledge openly, and contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Builds effective working relationships with customers, peers, and stakeholders by promoting trust, mutual respect, and alignment toward common goals.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.