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Application Engineer III

Applied Materials


Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 108000 - 148500
Posted: 1 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.


What We Offer


Salary:

$108000.00 - $148500.00

Location:

AlbuquerqueNM

Youll 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical interface with customers ensuring clear communication of requirements timelines and deliverables.
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer applications identify gaps and drive solutions through implementation.
  • Lead complex application activities including system evaluations demos and beta-site execution.
  • Own and support execution against Statements of Work (SOW) and project schedules.
  • Define and implement application support strategies for system installation and performance optimization.
  • Drive adoption and application of product technology including new use cases and advanced electrical test capabilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer new technologies and capabilities into customer environments.
  • Lead technical reviews and provide ongoing support to ensure customer success in high-pressure semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Physics Material Science or Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree (Masters or PhD) strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience with semiconductor inspection or metrology equipment is a plus.
  • Strong foundation in electronics and physics with the ability to apply concepts to complex electrical test challenges.
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment inspection or metrology systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with advanced electrical testing methodologies and evolving EBT technologies and use cases.
  • Ability to ramp on complex tools and systems within approximately 69 months.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in customer-facing roles within demanding fab environments.
  • Strong communication skills and experience serving as a local on-site technical interface with customers.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The 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.

In addition Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact us via e-mail at or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1 and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


Required Experience:

IC


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Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.

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