Senior Application Engineer - Semiconductor Solutions

Applied Materials, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 20%

Benefits & bonuses

Job summary

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.

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.

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.

Skills

Customer-facing

Technical communication

Electronics basics

Physics knowledge

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD)

Tools

Semiconductor equipment

Inspection/metrology systems

SOW management

Job description

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.