Application Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Salary
$108,000–$148,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $147k
This role $128k
$99k most similar roles pay here $188k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $118,550–$175,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 179 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Application Engineer III

As an Application Engineer III, you will serve as the primary technical interface with customers within high-pressure semiconductor manufacturing environments to ensure clear communication of requirements, timelines, and deliverables. You will be responsible for developing a deep understanding of customer applications, identifying gaps, and driving solutions through implementation. Your daily work involves leading complex application activities such as system evaluations, demonstrations, and beta-site execution while managing project schedules and Statements of Work. You will define support strategies for system installation and performance optimization while promoting advanced electrical test capabilities. The role requires a strong foundation in physics and electronics to solve complex electrical test challenges. Essential qualifications include a degree in Physics, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering, with experience in semiconductor inspection, metrology equipment, and evolving EBT technologies.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary technical interface with customers regarding requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Identify customer application gaps and drive solutions through implementation.
  • Lead complex application activities including system evaluations, demonstrations, and beta-site execution.
  • Manage project execution against Statements of Work (SOW) and established schedules.
  • Define and implement support strategies for system installation and performance optimization.
  • Drive the adoption of product technologies and advanced electrical test capabilities.
  • Transfer new technologies and capabilities into customer environments through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Lead technical reviews and provide ongoing support in high-pressure manufacturing environments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering required.
  • Master's or PhD degree (preferred).
  • Strong foundation in electronics and physics to address complex electrical test challenges.
  • Experience with semiconductor inspection or metrology equipment (preferred).
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment, inspection, or metrology systems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with advanced electrical testing methodologies and evolving EBT technologies and use cases.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in customer-facing roles within demanding fab environments.
  • Strong communication skills for serving as a local, on-site technical interface with customers.

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