Field Applications Engineer New College Grad- Master's/PhD (Santa Clara, Austin, Gloucester, Phoenix)
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
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 world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary: $86,500.00 - $119,000.00
Location: Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA
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
Identify Complex problems and needs at the customer site and work throughout the work cycle until the implementation of the solution
Lead recipe creation to optimize system performance and Train PSE/AEs' in recipe creation
Application Qualification of new technologies/features, Executes ß-sites, evaluation and demos at customers site
Participate in Customer Demo Activities
Participate in finding the solution, follow up on solution execution
Create new methodologies in order to optimized system performance for specific application
Analysis and Transfer new application capabilities in the system envelope from product division to customer application support team
Participates in customer technical review meetings
The selected candidate will utilize their academic and professional background and experience to design / develop / improve AI/ML and data science based approaches to diagnose leading edge equipment and customer high value problems.
The role includes collaborating with multiple organizations to solve customer challenges and to increase customer trust, collaboration and customer success.
Selected candidate will work with AI/ML/SW developers as well as semiconductor / display equipment and device process and integration engineers.
Functional Knowledge
Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Business Expertise
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Leadership
No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
Problem Solving
Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Qualifications
Master’s, or PhD in related fields (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering, Physics, Statistics , AI/ML)
Semiconductor / display R&D experience and coursework preferred
GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by December 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.
Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: New College Grad
Travel: Yes, 10% 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 members. In 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, 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.