Applied Materials

Engineer

• Design, develop, optimize, and qualify semiconductor processes including deposition, etch, EPI, PVD, and related technologies
• Develop, transfer, and qualify processes on new tool platforms
• Define hardware requirements and risk-based qualification plans with equipment engineering teams
• Design, execute, and analyze Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Use JMP, Minitab, and other data analytics platforms to evaluate process data
• Conduct process engineering research, development, characterization, and evaluation
• Define process specifications, operating limits, and experimental evaluations
• Serve as the primary process engineering interface for new product development
• Collaborate with product development, hardware, software, manufacturing, field, supplier, and internal teams
• Support product releases and technology transitions from R&D to high-volume manufacturing
• Understand customer technology roadmaps, process requirements, business challenges, and technology inflection points
• Support customer demonstrations, process evaluations, technology benchmarking, qualifications, and production ramp activities
• Lead customer process escalations through root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Act as a point of contact for process-related customer requests
• Drive continuous improvement in process capability, yield, productivity, and equipment performance

Process Engineer

• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on difficult process engineering experiments
• Measure film and surface properties and interpret data
• Optimize processes to push product performance to the hardware limit
• Generate innovative ideas for hybrid bonding enablement
• Guide engineering on prototyping
• Perform hardware characterization on difficult systems
• Implement new technology, products, and analytical instrumentation
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analysis, and resolve process engineering issues
• Generate internal product documentation, presentations, and technical reports
• Engage with customers to resolve complex process engineering issues or concerns
• Identify, select, and partner with vendors and suppliers
• Serve as a resource for junior colleagues and lead project teams as needed

Bonding Technology Development Engineer, Wet Clean

Program Manager

• Provide dedicated onsite support at a Malaysian contract manufacturer for Applied NEXX ramp execution and future business stability
• Manage day-to-day onsite execution, production readiness, material status, manufacturing constraints, and action items for active and planned tool builds
• Lead daily production-floor scrums with the supplier and Applied stakeholders
• Identify problems, assign owners, resolve shortages, and remove barriers to committed ship dates
• Establish and maintain a single source of truth for tool-by-tool readiness, CTB status, long-lead materials, purchase orders, supplier commitments, configuration alignment, ECO disposition, and schedule risks
• Proactively escalate material, quality, engineering, planning, purchasing, and manufacturing issues
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, planning, and quality teams to support ramp-up to multi-tool-per-quarter output
• Monitor contract manufacturer capacity, staffing, second-shift readiness, training plans, layout constraints, and production-line maturity
• Promote disciplined project management, clear ownership, communication cadence, and proactive execution
• Ensure resources and attention are allocated to meet NEXX required dates
• Coordinate with Applied Singapore and Malaysia teams for support
• Define program objectives, milestones, ownership, and resource plans for onsite execution
• Ensure programs meet requirements for schedule, product/process specifications, cost, resource utilization, and risk closure
• Maintain documentation, status reporting, and cross-functional communication across Applied NEXX, the contract manufacturer, and supporting teams

Program Manager – Non Technical

Field Engineer

• Serve as the primary Field Service Organization technical focal point for High Value Problems, customer escalations, and critical system recovery efforts across ALTA Photomask Laser Writer and Sigma Meltec product lines
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis of complex optical, laser, electrical, mechanical, software, process, and controls subsystem issues
• Drive corrective actions through implementation and field validation
• Coordinate with engineering, product support, quality, manufacturing, and service organizations to resolve field issues and improve product performance
• Provide hands-on onsite and remote support during customer escalations, installations, upgrades, engineering evaluations, and reliability improvement projects
• Support system engineering projects spanning electrical, mechanical, optics, laser, software, controls, process, and physics disciplines
• Develop and implement solutions improving reliability, maintainability, serviceability, availability, and customer productivity
• Support Alpha and Beta site installation, operation, calibration, qualification, testing, and validation activities
• Perform and coordinate testing of product designs, engineering changes, and field improvements
• Participate in CAPA, FMECA, and Failure Analysis activities with Quality & Reliability teams
• Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, technical manuals, engineering notices, service bulletins, BKMs, and service procedures
• Analyze and present system performance, reliability, and qualification data to drive improvements
• Lead cross-functional projects for engineering changes, fleet upgrades, new product introductions, and customer-specific initiatives
• Develop training materials and deliver technical training to customer and field service personnel
• Identify critical spare-parts requirements and support stocking strategies
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to field personnel
• Support approximately 75% ALTA Laser Writer and 25% Sigma Meltec work initially, as business needs evolve
• Provide domestic and international travel support to customer sites, engineering facilities, manufacturing locations, and product development activities

Field Systems Engineer – Photomask Production Systems

SDET

• Design and develop test automation strategies and plans aligned with product requirements
• Analyze manual QA strategies and propose enhanced automation coverage
• Design and implement improvements to the test automation framework
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable automation code in Core Java
• Create and execute test automation scenarios for functional and non-functional requirements
• Research and evaluate new automation tools, technologies, and best practices
• Decompose requirements to design and implement automated testing approaches
• Investigate and resolve automation failures by identifying root causes
• Understand software internals and debug complex issues
• Communicate with internal customers to understand project requirements
• Develop software documentation and test procedures
• Troubleshoot software problems

Software Development Engineer in Test, Java

Implementation Specialist

• Forecast financial, manpower, and operational requirements for key businesses, including start-up, warranty, service agreements, and paid service
• Identify and pursue service agreement business with marketing and sales
• Manage start-ups according to time and cost requirements
• Manage local inventories and RMA procedures
• Maintain DSO according to goals
• Manage system start-up and warranty costs under reserve
• Ensure customer satisfaction with company service and system performance
• Interview, hire, and train customer engineers to support regional business
• Communicate business progress and related actions
• Set goals and control achievements
• Establish training and career development plans
• Ensure appropriate safety practices among customer engineers
• Develop customer engineer skills and managerial or specialist talent
• Escalate system downs according to valid escalation procedures for earliest return to service
• Report in a timely and accurate manner
• Achieve guaranteed uptime and other parameters sold to customers
• Promote quality improvement processes to reduce cycle time, improve technical performance, and empower the workforce

Manager, ETCH Customer Engineer

Manager

• Lead development of advanced inspection and metrology algorithms for semiconductor wafer and advanced packaging applications
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies in computer vision, image processing, machine learning, deep learning, and high-performance computing
• Define algorithm architecture, technical strategy, and development roadmaps aligned with product objectives
• Guide performance optimization for high-throughput production systems using CPU, GPU, and parallel computing implementations
• Establish methodologies for algorithm quality, benchmarking, validation, characterization, and performance monitoring
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop an algorithm engineering team
• Drive hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and career development
• Collaborate with product management and applications engineering to translate requirements into product capabilities
• Drive feature definition, prioritization, and execution across multiple product releases
• Lead investigation and resolution of critical customer escalations and field issues
• Partner with software, HPC, and systems engineering teams across India and the United States
• Own algorithm development from concept and prototyping through integration, optimization, qualification, and product release
• Collaborate with global teams on shared infrastructure, technology platforms, and best practices

Algorithms Development Manager

Technical Program Manager

• Manage multiple programs/projects, leading cross-functional Supplier Quality and IT teams to improve quality performance across Applied’s global supply chain
• Own the end-to-end IT solution lifecycle from requirements and development through deployment, training, adoption, and continuous improvement
• Manage AI-enabled projects involving knowledge management, workflow automation, predictive analytics, intelligent search, and decision support systems
• Drive initiatives improving supplier and manufacturing SPC process monitoring through automation and advanced analytics
• Develop project plans and oversee projects from conception and planning through implementation
• Define strategies, processes, resources, objectives, and agreements across cross-functional teams
• Manage schedules and task details using Jira, Smartsheet, and MS Project
• Interface and coordinate with internal customers and provide status reports to management and stakeholders
• Identify and resolve program complications
• Develop and improve supply chain quality business processes, dashboards, metrics, and applications
• Contribute to organizational strategy and Annual Operating Plans
• Provide program management and business process expertise to team members

Technical Program Manager, Supplier Engineering – E4

Solutions Engineer

• Create process, module, and device integration solutions for photonic platforms and quantum structures
• Create 3D integration and packaging solutions for different platforms and quantum structures
• Work with advanced packaging, process, hardware, and metrology teams to develop materials, processes, and structures for quantum devices
• Design, collect data, analyze, and compile reports on process engineering experiments
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform root cause analysis, and resolve process engineering issues
• Generate internal and external product documentation, presentations, and technical reports
• Design and conduct experiments, measure material and device properties, and interpret data
• Track advancements in 3D integration and quantum information and implement new technologies and methodologies
• Collaborate with customers, start-ups, and universities to identify problems and develop solutions
• Explore new growth areas leveraging Applied Materials’ precision materials engineering expertise
• Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and potentially lead small projects
• Build consensus while explaining difficult or sensitive information

Process Integration Engineer III

• Serve as the direct liaison with customers
• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers in installing, maintaining, and upgrading customer equipment
• Use digital analytics for troubleshooting
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues, with guidance from Senior Field Service Engineers
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned
• Perform extensive walking, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., and working with electricity
• Work in clean rooms using appropriate personal protective equipment

Customer Engineer

Recruitment

• Support full life-cycle recruitment and ensure a seamless hiring manager and candidate experience
• Partner with multiple hiring managers and stakeholders to understand market needs and challenges
• Review and optimize recruitment strategies
• Deploy advanced sourcing techniques and develop strategic talent maps
• Develop comprehensive talent strategies aligned with business growth objectives
• Lead cross-functional planning and delivery of university events for early talent hiring
• Prepare contract offers with hiring managers and local HR
• Communicate and negotiate offers with candidates where applicable
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HRBPs, external staffing agencies, institutions, and universities
• Hire top talent for Europe business units, with primary focus on Germany

Talent Acquisition Advisor – Semiconductor Industry

• Lead day-to-day execution of the AMNA Field New College Graduate Program
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training assignments, and cohort lifecycle management across Winter and Summer cohorts
• Define cohort objectives and coordinate headcount forecasting, requisition planning, onboarding-date alignment, and resource planning
• Track cohort hiring, onboarding, and training milestones, including costs, resources, and completion timelines
• Maintain the AMNA FSO NCG Master Tracker and report information to HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Global Mobility, and Global Training
• Manage program budgets and resources, including headcount and budget forecast reconciliation and QRAM submissions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize program productivity and successful execution
• Improve program logistics, onboarding, and relocation workflows
• Lead Customer Engineer proficiency, certification, and Training Digital Checklist adoption initiatives across AMNA
• Establish reporting cadences, monitor onboarding and certification progress, facilitate stakeholder reviews, and support manager engagement
• Improve visibility into training completion, onboarding readiness, and workforce capability metrics
• Support time-to-contribution, time-to-proficiency, and long-term workforce readiness objectives
• Support Strategic Programs Office and AMNA leadership with KPI initiatives, monthly executive readouts, and program newsletters
• Guide administrative support staff, interns, or peer coordinators as needed

Non-Technical Project/Program Manager II

Account Manager

• Develop, align, and implement commodity strategies
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements
• Engage with the PLC process to align with commodity strategies
• Direct new supplier introduction and supplier disengagement requirements
• Resolve systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery, or lead time
• Engage with sub-tier suppliers when needed
• Develop and present high-level cost reduction opportunities
• Approve, deliver, and manage Supplier Performance Improvement Plans
• Drive formal supplier performance reviews
• Lead complex, high-risk projects and develop execution strategies
• Influence program, project, or service direction and resource allocation

Supplier Account Management V

• Install, maintain, and upgrade customer equipment
• Apply basic diagnostic techniques to assess equipment and address technical issues with assistance from Senior Field Service Engineers
• Collaborate with Senior Field Service Engineers and customers to understand roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges
• Train and mentor junior Field Service Engineers
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, vacuum, mechanical, plasma, hydraulic, and gas systems
• Coordinate and communicate directly with customers
• Fulfill additional assigned duties

Global Installation Engineer – ETCH

Software Engineer

• Provide leadership, direction, and strategy development
• Make final administrative or operational decisions within authority
• Ensure group activities model safe behavior and follow protocols, procedures, and core values
• Lead cross-functional teams supporting supplier engineering objectives
• Ensure sourcing decisions align with overall strategy
• Set and drive goals for cost savings, value creation, and vendor performance
• Maintain relationships with key internal customers and support organizations
• Develop cost reduction, cost avoidance, and supply base improvement initiatives
• Analyze industry, supplier dynamics, and market trends to determine leverage
• Evaluate, qualify, and select suppliers
• Execute the annual operating plan framework
• Monitor vendor performance across assigned commodity and service areas
• Participate in scorecard development and quarterly business reviews for high-impact vendors
• Participate in resolving and escalating vendor performance issues