Lead Applications Engineer – Semiconductors & Metrology

Applied Materials, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior technical leader to drive the product application roadmap, working closely with customers to understand their technologies and future needs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, guide complex development, and ensure successful installation and deployment of applied solutions across semiconductor and display ecosystems. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication to influence

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a technical field with leadership experience.
• Experience supporting product evaluations, installations, and development with semiconductor customers.
• Ability to translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product application roadmap by understanding customer technologies and future needs.
• Serve as technical lead for complex development activities and cross-functional teams.
• Drive beta-site evaluations, customer demos, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Partner with customers to analyze requirements and manage timelines.
• Develop and approve application support plans for installation and deployment.
• Create methodologies to optimize system performance for customer applications.
• Transfer new capabilities from development to support teams.
• Lead technical reviews, presentations, and problem-solving with customers.
• Identify and address complex challenges with advanced analytics.
• Lead projects with moderate complexity, risk, and resources.
• Influence product, operations, and customer success objectives through tech insight.

Skills

Semiconductor metrology

Customer engagement

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Master's degree with relevant industry experience

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior technical leader to drive the product application roadmap, working closely with customers to understand their technologies and future needs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, guide complex development, and ensure successful installation and deployment of applied solutions across semiconductor and display ecosystems. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication to influence