Senior Applications Engineer - 3D X-ray for Semiconductors

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

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to advance 3D X-ray solutions for semiconductor inspection and analysis. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to enable cutting-edge workflows and drive system demonstrations worldwide.

The role emphasizes developing applications, informing product specs, and delivering expert customer training while traveling up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in semiconductor-related field (fabs, failure analysis, metrology).
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Lead system demonstrations for semiconductor customers and labs.
• Develop new applications and methods for devices and packaging.
• Provide input to product development from customer needs.
• Deliver advanced customer training on system operation and workflows.
• Lead customer technical reviews and partner with engineering teams.

Skills

Semiconductor knowledge

Experiment design

Data analysis

Customer-facing

Travel readiness

Education

BS or MS in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

X-ray imaging

Microscopy knowledge

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to advance 3D X-ray solutions for semiconductor inspection and analysis. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to enable cutting-edge workflows and drive system demonstrations worldwide.

The role emphasizes developing applications, informing product specs, and delivering expert customer training while traveling up to 30% as needed.