As an Application Engineer IV at Applied Materials, you will join a specialized team focused on semiconductor process tool qualification and metrology application development. With several years of experience in optical thin film metrology, X-ray techniques, electrical film metrology, and other advanced analytical methods, your role involves developing cutting-edge applications to support product and process development across global teams. You will engage with key vendors to stay updated on the latest technologies, lead technical review meetings, and define customer requirements through deep analysis of product roadmaps. Additionally, you will optimize system performance for specific applications, contribute to critical patents, and mentor less experienced engineers in applying advanced metrology techniques. This role requires expertise in multiple metrological domains and a willingness to innovate within the semiconductor industry's rapidly evolving landscape.
Develop metrology applications using optical film techniques to qualify semiconductor process tools.
Lead complex metrology application activities and technical review meetings with customers.
Define customer requirements and new methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applications.
Actively engage with vendors to understand latest metrology techniques and influence future solutions.
Guide less experienced engineers in applying advanced metrology techniques on complex systems.
What we're looking for
MS or higher in engineering or science with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
Expertise in multiple metrology techniques including optical thin film and X-ray based methods.
Experience developing applications for semiconductor process tools using advanced metrology techniques.
Ability to lead complex technical projects, define customer requirements, and optimize system performance.
Strong problem-solving skills with broad impact on business success through innovative solutions.
Recognized as a technical expert within the company, contributing to patents and published papers.
Guides less experienced engineers in applying advanced metrology techniques to solve complex issues.
Market check
Salary context
This
$147,000–$202,500
range sits above
65%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$198,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$181,725
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
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$141,000–$193,500
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