Design Engineer III

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.

Salary: $ - $

Location: 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.

• Overall chip design knowledge with hands‑on experience/projects in at least one phase in the chip development roadmap.
• Apply domain knowledge to efficiently debug or troubleshoot problems in the given area of expertise in a specific design phase.
• Implement concepts to troubleshoot a variety of complex problems within a variety of steps in the IC design issues under limited supervision.
• Effective technical verbal and written communication.
• Collaborate with immediate team members.
• Follow complex program schedules, budgets, and milestones with direct supervision.
• Identify risks to supervisor and identify possible solutions.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

• Solve complex problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions, and exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; work within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explain difficult or sensitive information and build consensus.

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: None

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.

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. Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.