Field Applications Engineer – New College Grad, Master's/PhD

Applied Materials

. Identify complex problems and needs at customer sites and work through the full cycle to implement solutions .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,500 - $119,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI/ML and data science methodologies to enhance system performance and solve complex customer challenges. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating technical solutions to optimize customer success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI/ML MethodologiesData Science ApproachesSemiconductor/Display R&D ExperienceRecipe Creation OptimizationTechnical Review Participation

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringPhysicsStatisticsProblem SolvingSystem Performance OptimizationCustomer DemonstrationsMethodology CreationTechnical Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCustomer Trust Building

Industry Keywords

SemiconductorDisplay TechnologyR&DCustomer SupportIntegration Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify complex problems and needs at customer sites and work through the full cycle to implement solutions
Lead recipe creation to optimize system performance and train PSEs/AEs in recipe creation
Qualify new technologies and features, execute beta sites, evaluations, and customer demonstrations
Participate in customer demo activities
Find solutions and follow up on solution execution
Create methodologies to optimize system performance for specific applications
Analyze and transfer new application capabilities from the product division to the customer application support team
Participate in customer technical review meetings
Design, develop, and improve AI/ML and data science approaches to diagnose leading-edge equipment and high-value customer problems
Collaborate across multiple organizations to solve customer challenges and increase customer trust and success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Statistics, AI/ML, or related fields
Semiconductor/display R&D experience and coursework preferred
GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Willingness to travel 10% of the time
New college graduate
Ability to work with AI/ML/software developers and semiconductor/display equipment and device process and integration engineers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
Health and wellbeing programs and support
Comprehensive benefits package
Bonus eligibility, as applicable
Stock award program participation, as applicable
Relocation eligible