Application Engineer III (E3)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, located in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a full-time position focused on software-enabled manufacturing solutions. The role emphasizes developing data-driven tools and analytics for semiconductor operations and high-volume manufacturing.

The candidate will work across NPI testing, cross-functional teams, and customer-site deployments while leveraging Python, R, and AI/ML techniques to deliver measurable outcomes and tool reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor processes and tool maintenance.
• App design for high-volume manufacturing tools and scripting proficiency.
• Semiconductor field operations experience or strong manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support service product development through NPI testing and customer-site optimization.
• Develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques.
• Build and support applications, dashboards, and APIs for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, demonstrate digital tools, and drive field adoption.
• Translate high-value customer problems into scalable digital solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Lead or support projects that achieve customer-site success KPIs.
• Communicate project status, results, risks, and support needs clearly and promptly.
• Document best-known methods, procedures, and lessons learned for training and continuous improvement.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through deployment and maintenance.
• Align shared SBU digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.

Skills

Python

R

AI/ML techniques

Data analysis

Tools

APIs

Dashboard development

Scripting

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.

What We Offer

Salary: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00

Location: Santa Clara,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.

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that enable virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display. The equipment we develop and service helps advance AI and accelerate the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor technologies. Join us to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering at a company foundational to the electronics industry. Together, our work advances technology worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service product development through NPI testing and customer-site optimization.
• Develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques.
• Build and support applications, dashboards, and APIs for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, demonstrate digital tools, and drive field adoption.
• Translate high-value customer problems into scalable digital solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Lead or support projects that achieve customer-site success KPIs.
• Communicate project status, results, risks, and support needs clearly and promptly.
• Document best-known methods, procedures, and lessons learned for training and continuous improvement.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through deployment and maintenance.
• Align shared SBU digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.

Leadership

• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and teamwork within the immediate team.
• Engage with internal and external customers to address engineering issues, digital tool requests, and support needs.
• Serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and, as needed, lead small projects with manageable scope, risk, and resource requirements.

Business Expertise

• Semiconductor field operations experience or strong manufacturing knowledge is required.
• Application design experience for high-volume manufacturing tools and scripting proficiency are required.

Functional Knowledge

• Experience with semiconductor processes and tool maintenance for at least one tool type.
• Experience in software development and application design.
• Experience in high-volume 300 mm semiconductor or display manufacturing is preferred.

Problem Solving

• Solve complex problems by evaluating multiple sources of information, exercising sound judgment, and bringing new perspectives to existing solutions.

Impact

• Influence customer, operational, project, and service activities across the immediate team and related teams while working within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally while building alignment and consensus.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.

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