Senior Applications Engineer – Semiconductor 3D X-ray Solutions

Who We Are

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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$108,000.00 - $148,500.00

Location:

Benicia,CA

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

through in-depth understanding of customer technologies and critical gaps and work throughout the work cycle until the implementation of the solution

Technically leads difficult, complex application activities and team

Leads the execution teams ß-sites, evaluation and demos at customers site, through high involvement in the SOW and commitment schedule 

Interfaces with the customer regarding technical requirements analysis and schedule 

Define/approve Product application support plans for installation

Create & Lead new methodologies in order to optimized system performance for specific application

Analysis, Develop and  Transfer new application capabilities in the system envelope from product division to customer application support team

Lead customer Technical review meetings

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

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Senior Applications Engineer – Semiconductor 3D X-ray Solutions

As an Applications Engineer, you will join an exciting and growing team of scientists, engineers, and research professionals, focused on advancing 3D X-ray solutions for semiconductor applications. You will collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to enable cutting-edge inspection, metrology, and failure analysis workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system demonstrations for semiconductor customers, including fabs, FA labs, and R&D centers
• Develop new applications and methodologies tailored to semiconductor devices, processes, and packaging technologies
• Provide critical input to product development by informing system specifications based on customer needs and application gaps
• Deliver advanced customer training on system operation, data acquisition, and analysis workflows
• Design, develop, and optimize robust workflows for semiconductor inspection and analysis
• Perform tool characterization, benchmarking, and baseline performance studies for semiconductor use cases
• Serve as a technical leader in customer-facing support activities, including:
  • Delivering high-impact technical presentations and demos
  • Supporting industry conferences and trade shows
  • Authoring technical papers and presenting at conferences

Customer Base

Our customers incl