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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Materials
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $202,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Notes, Computer Programming, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=204d42b57d7e7aa3

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with:Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)Materials CharacterizationFailure AnalysisImage Analysis and MetrologyTool troubleshooting capability

Highly Preferred

 * SEM/EDX
 * Focused Ion Beam (FIB)
 * CT-Xray
 * ICP-MS

Nice to Have

 * Surface analysis techniques
 * Optical microscopy
 * Statistical data analysis
 * Programming/scripting for data automation, * MS or PhD in:Materials SciencePhysicsChemistryElectrical EngineeringRelated technical discipline

OR

 * BS degree with significant industry experience.

## Description

Technical Leadership

 * Serve as a subject matter expert for materials characterization and failure analysis techniques.
 * Support development and optimization of analytical methodologies.
 * Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for customer and internal projects.
 * Develop best practices, operating procedures, and application notes.

Application Development

 * Develop characterization workflows for semiconductor devices, packaging, interconnects, and advanced materials.
 * Evaluate new technologies and emerging applications.
 * Work closely with R&D, product engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Customer Support

 * Provide expert-level support for customer demonstrations, evaluations, and escalations.
 * Deliver technical presentations and training programs.
 * Participate in customer visits and strategic technical discussions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 * Partner with engineering, marketing, and product management teams.
 * Support new tool adoption and technology roadmaps.
 * Mentor junior application engineers and assist with technical skill development.