Application Engineer

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Benicia, California seeks an experienced failure analysis engineer to drive fault isolation workflows for XADA technology. You will partner with customers, product engineering, and R&D to define, develop, and transfer application capabilities that optimize semiconductor failure analysis and device debugging.

The role demands hands-on lab work, strong communication, and the ability to translate technical results into actionable improvements, with frequent collaboration across

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in EE, MS, or related fields preferred.
• 2-5 years in semiconductor failure analysis or related roles.
• Experience with fault localization techniques (LADA, LVP, SDL).
• Experience using Advantest V93000 or equivalent ATE systems for device characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize fault isolation workflows for XADA technology.
• Work with customers, product engineering, and R&D to drive adoption of new methodologies.
• Lead technical reviews and provide expert guidance on fault localization strategies.
• Define and approve product application support plans for installation.

Skills

Communication

Customer engagement

Fail analysis

Semiconductor experience

LADA/LVP/SDL

ATE familiarity

DFT tools

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering / Materials Science / Physics

Tools

Advantest V93000

CAD-based debug tools

Job description

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.

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

• Salary: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00
• Location: Benicia,CA

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. Learn more about our benefits.

The candidate will play a key role in developing fault isolation methodologies for XADA. Working closely with customers, product engineering, and R&D teams, this individual will develop and optimize workflows for die-level fault localization, semiconductor failure analysis, and root-cause determination. The role requires a combination of technical expertise, hands-on laboratory experience, and customer engagement to drive successful adoption of XADA technology in advanced semiconductor applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Through in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps and work throughout the work cycle until the implementation of the solution
• Technically leads difficult, complex application activities and team
• 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

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

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

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for 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

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
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of semiconductor industry experience in failure analysis, silicon debug, product engineering, or applications engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and transfer application workflows and best practices for customer deployment.
• Experience with fault localization techniques such as LADA, LVP, SDL, or related semiconductor failure analysis methods.
• Experience using Advantest V93000 (93K) or equivalent ATE systems for device characterization and debug.
• Familiarity with DFT methodologies and CAD-based debug tools to support fault isolation and root-cause analysis.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes
• 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.

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