Application engineer II

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary:
$100,000.00 - $136,500.00

Location:
Santa Clara,CA

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. Learn more about our benefits.

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 possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

General Profile:

This role is for candidate having a bachelor's or master's degree with strong academic background in (one of areas) of material science & engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering (specialization in VLSI/chip design), metallurgy or mechanical engineering with specialization in material science. Candidates alternatively can have educational background in sciences as Physicist, Chemist etc.

Candidate should be self-starter and can work with minimal guidance and knows how to navigate cross-functionally. They demonstrate a system thinking approach to their assignments and can synthesize information to take effect action. They can apply their fundamental theories, principles, and concepts to solve real world problems.

Key Responsibilities

The primary focus of this position is to: design, perform, collect data, analyze and compile reports on moderately difficult process engineering experiments; perform hardware characterization on moderately difficult systems; and measure film properties and interpret data. Troubleshoot basic problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve basic process engineering issues. Measure film properties and organize data/reports for review. Generate internal documentation for products, presentations, and technical reports Interact with customers to resolve basic process engineering issues/problems under direct supervision. Work with engineers, vendors, and suppliers, under direct supervision. Become familiar with the process of implementing new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation Work on system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software design utilizing expertise in technical area of specialty. Perform tests and provide feedback to product engineering and software on new designs and ongoing engineering improvements. Problem identification and troubleshooting engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.

• Demonstrates conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline

• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or experience
• Recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

• Individual contributor; accountable for developing technical contribution
• Ability to influence others independent of level and function, including external partners.
• Strong decision-making skills and record of good judgments.

• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments
• Thinks strategically to solve problems and resolve issues to manage speed of execution.
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

• Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by mindset of innovation and commercialization of product ideas.

• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions and checks for understanding
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.