Application Engineer V

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$163,000–$224,000 / yr
Posted
94 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $194k
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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 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Application Engineer V

Application Engineer V - (E5) serves as a technical expert in on-wafer metrology to support product and process development within the semiconductor industry. The role involves developing applications based on optical thin film metrology techniques to qualify semiconductor process tools, implementing best practices, and providing data analysis for complex projects. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to influence roadmaps, define customer technical requirements, and lead research into new technologies. Key technical competencies include expertise in Ellipsometry, Scatterometry, Reflectometry, and X-ray based metrology. This position addresses the critical challenge of optimizing system performance for specific applications while solving complex engineering problems that impact long-term product development. The successful candidate will guide less experienced engineers and lead high-risk projects to ensure technical success across various global teams.

What you'll do

  • Develop metrology applications using optical thin film techniques like Ellipsometry, Scatterometry, and Reflectometry to qualify semiconductor tools.
  • Provide technical leadership and data analysis for complex metrology projects to support product and process development.
  • Engage with key vendors to evaluate new metrology techniques and influence future technology roadmaps.
  • Define customer technical requirements through deep analysis of the product roadmap and system performance needs.
  • Design and execute innovative engineering experiments while compiling reports on complex technical issues.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers in utilizing metrology techniques for complex systems.
  • Lead internal and customer technical review meetings to present and resolve metrology solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an MS equivalent or higher degree in engineering or science.
  • Must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Must be a general expert in on-wafer metrology with specific expertise in optical thin film and X-ray based metrology.
  • Preferred expertise includes Ellipsometry, Scatterometry, and Reflectometry techniques.
  • Must have several years of experience working on metrology applications in the semiconductor industry.
  • Must possess a proven track record of significant technology contributions and technical expertise in their field.
  • Must be able to lead complex engineering projects and research new technologies.
  • Must be able to communicate complex ideas and persuade others at senior levels.

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