2026 New College Grad Chemist III (PhD)
Job Location:
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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:
$138000.00 - $190000.00Location:
Santa ClaraCAYoull 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 possiblewhile 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. Were 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.
Engineers at Applied enjoy a diverse and exciting work experienceno two days are thesameand the challenges are complex and interesting. You willexperiment learn and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductorand displayindustries partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams onstate-of-the-artresearch and development projects.VisitourEngineering Careers pageto learn more about engineering at Applied.
Role Responsibilities:
Design collect dataanalyzeand compile reports on complex process engineering experiments
Perform hardware characterization on a variety of systems
Measure film properties organize data and interpret data
Troubleshoot moderately complex problems perform Root CauseAnalysisand resolve moderatelydifficult processengineering issues
Generate internal documentation for productspresentationsand technical reports
Interact with customers to resolve process engineering issues
Identifyselectand work with vendors and suppliers
Implementnew technologyproductsand analytical instrumentation
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduating with aPhD degree in Chemical Engineering ChemistryPhysics Materials Science ora relatedfield.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previousinternship or related field experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions
Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture
Comfortable withe fast-paced and intense working environment. Familiar with inkjet process photoresist and etch.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.
For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.
