Application Engineer (CVD)

About Amat

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Job Summary

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

Key Responsibilities

• At least +6 years semiconductor thin film or metal process/hardware experience preferred.
• Strong Data analysis capabilities is required.
• Direct experience of algorithm writing (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.
• A semiconductor process and hardware expert with hands-on lab/fab experience and knowledge of state-of-the-art analytics applications.
• Engage on service product development including NPI alpha in lab and optimization at customer sites.
• Deploy New service products to solve customer HVPs in troubleshoot issues in fabs and validate value in the field.
• Lead and support projects to deliver to KPIs for success at customer site.
• Communicate clearly and timely to both internal and external customers on progress vs plan, results, next steps, and help needed.
• Semiconductor equipment trouble shooting including corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Improving wafer and device performance, reducing defects and improving yield.
• Utilizing data science, statistical methods and AI/ML techniques and algorithms to improve equipment, wafer and factory performance.
• A good team player and ability to get along with diverse teams local and global.
• Fluent English verbal/written skills to communicate with 1st level manager and global team.
• Document BKMs and procedures to help develop training material and train the trainer.

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.