Application Engineer

Applied Materials South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior-level engineer to lead the product application roadmap and engage with customers to align solutions with business objectives. The role requires coordinating multi-site execution teams, managing schedules and SOWs, and driving continuous improvement in system performance across CVD/PVD/Etch contexts.

The successful candidate will collaborate across Product Development, Engineering, Service, and Customer organizations, publish internal/external papers, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead product application roadmap for future solutions by understanding customer technologies and gaps.
• Technically lead difficult, complex application activities and teams.
• Create and lead execution teams at sites, evaluations and demos at customer sites with SOW and schedule.
• Interface with customers regarding technical requirements analysis and schedule.
• Define/approve product application support plans for installation.
• Create and lead new methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applications.
• Analyse, develop and transfer new application capabilities to customer support teams.
• Lead customer technical review meetings.

Skills

Product roadmap leadership

Customer engagement

Program management

Technical excellence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher 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.

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.

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 lead the execution teams at sites, evaluation and demos at customer 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 to optimize 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 good 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 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.

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.

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.

Execution and Business Impact

• Meet committed project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure successful application support plans for product installations and customer ramp‑ups.
• Contribute to business growth through successful product adoption, customer retention, and expansion opportunities.
• Publish papers internally and externally, file patents.

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.