Application Engineer III

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$124,000–$171,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
15 days ago
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Similar $150k
This role $148k
$109k most similar roles pay here $190k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $123,625–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $150k 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 (E3), you will join a team focused on supporting service product development through NPI testing and customer-site optimization. You will develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques while building applications, dashboards, and APIs for R&D and high-volume manufacturing environments. Your daily work involves analyzing SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability. You will translate complex customer problems into scalable digital solutions, manage the full software development lifecycle, and document best-known methods for continuous improvement. The role requires expertise in semiconductor processes, tool maintenance, and application design for high-volume manufacturing tools. This position addresses critical challenges in the semiconductor and display manufacturing space, specifically focusing on improving equipment reliability and driving digital transformation across product and service roadmaps.

What you'll do

  • Support product development through NPI testing and customer-site optimization.
  • Develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques.
  • Build and support applications, dashboards, and APIs for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
  • Analyze SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability.
  • Translate customer problems into scalable digital solutions and measurable outcomes.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle from requirements and design through deployment.
  • Document best-known methods and procedures for training and continuous improvement.
  • Align SBU digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with semiconductor field operations or strong manufacturing knowledge is required.
  • Application design experience for high-volume manufacturing tools and scripting proficiency are required.
  • Experience with semiconductor processes and tool maintenance for at least one tool type is required.
  • Experience in software development and application design is required.
  • Develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques.
  • Analyze SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability.
  • Experience in high-volume 300 mm semiconductor or display manufacturing is preferred.

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