Application Engineer III

Applied Materials, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 149.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Travel 20%

Benefits & bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a senior technical professional in Albuquerque, NM to serve as the primary interface with customers, understand applications, and drive solutions through implementation.

The role emphasizes leading complex activities, owning SOWs, and advancing product technology in high‑pressure semiconductor environments. A strong electronics/physics foundation and prior metrology exposure are essential.

Formación

• 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 approximately6–9months.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Customer-facing

Technical communication

Electronics basics

Physics knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Physics, Materials Science, or EE)

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD)

Herramientas

Semiconductor equipment

Inspection/metrology systems

SOW management

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00
Location: Albuquerque,NM

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.

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 approximately6–9months.


• 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.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time


• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular


• Travel: Yes, 20% 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.

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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

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