Application Engineer III

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

Location:

Chitose,JPN, Hiroshima,JPN, Nagoya,JPN

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

• At least +6 years semiconductor thin film or Etch 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

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

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.