X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy, Applications Engineer III (E3)

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Benicia, CA is seeking a full‑time role to advance customer technology applications and drive end‑to‑end solution delivery. You will lead cross‑functional teams through the full project cycle, from requirements to installation, with emphasis on performance and customer satisfaction.

The position involves 10% travel, no relocation, and a compensation package aligned to market ranges for a senior application role within a global materials engineering leader.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of customer technologies and gaps.
• Ability to lead complex application activities and teams.
• Guides execution, evaluation and demos at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer technologies and gaps; drive solution implementation across the cycle.
• Technically lead difficult, complex application activities and teams.
• Lead execution teams, sites, evaluation and demos at customer site; manage SOW and schedules.
• Interface with the customer on requirements and timelines.
• Define/approve product application support plans for installation.
• Create and lead new methodologies to optimise system performance.
• Analyze, develop and transfer new application capabilities to the support team.
• Lead customer technical review meetings.

Skills

Customer technologies understanding

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

• Salary: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00
• Location: Benicia, CA
• Full‑time position
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation eligible: No

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.

Key Responsibilities

• In‑depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps; work throughout the work cycle until implementation of the solution.
• Technically lead difficult, complex application activities and teams.
• Lead execution teams, sites, evaluation and demos at customer site, through high involvement in the SOW and commitment schedule.
• Interface with the customer regarding technical requirements analysis and schedule.
• Define/approve product application support plans for installation.
• Create & lead new methodologies to optimise system performance for specific application.
• Analyse, develop and transfer new application capabilities in the system envelope from product division to customer application support team.
• Lead customer technical review meetings.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible: No

Desired salary is based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. 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, if 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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