Defect Metrology Application Engineer
Feb 24, 2026 Bangalore, India
About us
At Applied Materials, our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Manufacturing
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
Location:
Bangalore,IND
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.
Defect Metrology Application Engineer
Location: ITPL Bangalore
Travel - 70-75% travel to leading semiconductor chip manufacturing fabs overseas.
This position is within the process diagnostics and control (PDC) group, which deals with advanced imaging together with cutting edge image processing algorithms in order to detect, measure and classify nanometer size defects from semiconductor fabrication process steps.
Application engineers are supposed to maximize the performance of our new defect metrology products through a deep and thorough understanding of use-cases in close technical collaboration with leading-edge chip manufacturing customers.
At a higher expertise level, they also contribute to product development roadmap through spec definition and performance validation.
Desired capabilities:
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Business Expertise
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Leadership
No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
Problem Solving
Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 75% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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.
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
Location:
Bangalore,IND
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.
Defect Metrology Application Engineer
Location: ITPL Bangalore
Travel - 70-75% travel to leading semiconductor chip manufacturing fabs overseas.
This position is within the process diagnostics and control (PDC) group, which deals with advanced imaging together with cutting edge image processing algorithms in order to detect, measure and classify nanometer size defects from semiconductor fabrication process steps.
Application engineers are supposed to maximize the performance of our new defect metrology products through a deep and thorough understanding of use-cases in close technical collaboration with leading-edge chip manufacturing customers.
At a higher expertise level, they also contribute to product development roadmap through spec definition and performance validation.
Desired capabilities:
- Sound fundamentals of high-NA DUV imaging/SEM and light-matter/electron-matter interaction.
- Open to 70% travel to leading semiconductor chip manufacturing fabs overseas
- Lab/fab hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication with layer-wise detailed knowledge of material, process tech and defectivity
- Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team, and ability to work independently
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Business Expertise
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Leadership
No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
Problem Solving
Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 75% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
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.
Additional Information
- Job category: Software Engineering
- Posted: Feb 24, 2026