Senior Application Engineer for AI/ML Analytics

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

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.