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# Application Engineer III (E3)

- **Company:** Applied Materials
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Scripting
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Application-Engineer-III--E3-_R2627314

## About the Role

* Semiconductor field operations experience or strong manufacturing knowledge is required.
 * Application design experience for high-volume manufacturing tools and scripting proficiency are required.

Functional Knowledge

 * Experience with semiconductor processes and tool maintenance for at least one tool type.
 * Experience in software development and application design.
 * Experience in high-volume 300 mm semiconductor or display manufacturing is preferred.

Problem Solving

 * Solve complex problems by evaluating multiple sources of information, exercising sound judgment, and bringing new perspectives to existing solutions.

Impact

 * Influence customer, operational, project, and service activities across the immediate team and related teams while working within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

 * Communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and professionally while building alignment and consensus.

## Description

* Support service product development through NPI testing and customer-site optimization.
 * Develop algorithms and analytics solutions using Python, R, and AI/ML techniques.
 * Build and support applications, dashboards, and APIs for R&D and high-volume manufacturing.
 * Analyze SPC, FDC, sensor, and equipment data to identify root causes and improve tool reliability.
 * Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, demonstrate digital tools, and drive field adoption.
 * Translate high-value customer problems into scalable digital solutions and measurable outcomes.
 * Lead or support projects that achieve customer-site success KPIs.
 * Communicate project status, results, risks, and support needs clearly and promptly.
 * Document best-known methods, procedures, and lessons learned for training and continuous improvement.
 * Support the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through deployment and maintenance.
 * Align shared SBU digital transformation priorities with product and service roadmaps.

Leadership

 * Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and teamwork within the immediate team.
 * Engage with internal and external customers to address engineering issues, digital tool requests, and support needs.
 * Serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and, as needed, lead small projects with manageable scope, risk, and resource requirements.


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