Application Engineer III - EBeam

Company Overview

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.

Salary: $ – $

Location:

Phoenix, AZ
We’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.

• 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 E‑Beam Test (EBT) 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with E‑Beam technology (EBT – e‑beam test tools) is highly desirable.
• 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 6–9 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.

• Time Type:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Assignee / Regular
• Travel:
  Yes, 20% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible:
  No
• 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.