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This role pays less than
77%
of similar roles. Most pay
$191,000–$211,200
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$175k
versus about
$201k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
363 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$124,000–$171,000
across 229 roles with salary data.
The Application Engineer IV (E4) serves as a technical expert for optical inspection systems within the semiconductor and advanced packaging applications. Working with cross-functional teams including Systems, Software, Algorithms, Product Engineering, and Marketing, the engineer develops and executes comprehensive application and system-level test plans to validate performance against product specifications. Daily responsibilities include developing and optimizing inspection recipes, analyzing experimental results, and providing technical training to customers and field teams. The role requires deep expertise in wafer inspection or advanced packaging processes to solve complex defect mechanisms and process challenges. Key tasks involve supporting New Product Introduction activities, performing characterization, and conducting onsite tool evaluations. The position requires the ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions while maintaining detailed documentation of validation results and application development.