Application Development Engineer - (E3 or E4)

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:
$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location:
Beaverton,OR, Chandler,AZ

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the product application roadmap by developing a deep understanding of customer technologies, challenges, and future requirements.
• Serve as the technical lead for complex application development activities, customer engagements, and cross-functional project teams.
• Drive execution of beta-site evaluations, customer demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities, ensuring alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs) and project schedules.
• Partner with customers to analyze technical requirements, define success criteria, and manage implementation timelines.
• Develop and approve application support plans to ensure successful product installation and deployment.
• Create and implement new methodologies to optimize system performance for specific customer applications.
• Analyze, develop, validate, and transfer new application capabilities from product development teams to customer-facing application support organizations.
• Lead technical reviews, presentations, and problem-solving discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and address complex technical challenges, leveraging advanced analytical skills to develop innovative solutions.
• Lead functional projects and teams with moderate levels of complexity, risk, and resource requirements.
• Influence product, operational, and customer success objectives through technical expertise and strategic recommendations.

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field preferred. (Master's degree with relevant industry experience may also be considered.)
• Experience in semiconductor inspection, metrology, testing, or advanced packaging applications strongly preferred.
• Experience working directly with semiconductor customers, supporting product evaluations, installations, and application development is highly desirable.
• Advanced expertise in a specialized technical discipline, with the ability to apply deep knowledge to solve complex customer challenges.
• Proven experience interpreting business and technical requirements and translating them into effective solutions, processes, or product enhancements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams, projects, and customer engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using innovative and analytical approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex concepts, influence stakeholders, and negotiate technical solutions.