Applied Materials Job Opportunity

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

Salary: $108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Location: Tempe Spares Mfg, AZ

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. 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.

You'll also 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 possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of difficult process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines
• Perform hardware characterization on a variety of difficult systems, within safety guidelines
• Troubleshoot a variety of complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis and resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues
• Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations and technical reports
• Interact with customers to resolve a variety of difficult process engineering issues/problems with limited supervision
• Measure film properties and interpret data
• Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited supervision
• Implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation

Required Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of material properties, phase transformations, and microstructure-performance relationships.
• Familiarity with failure analysis techniques (e.g., SEM, EDS, XRD).
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Experience with CVD or other thin film deposition techniques (e.g., PVD, ALD, PECVD).
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, Python).
• Experience supporting customers in high-tech industries

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. 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, as 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.