Application Engineer – Advanced Analytics

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking an Application Engineer to develop and deploy advanced analytics for complex industrial systems. The role sits at the intersection of engineering domain knowledge, data analytics, and AI/ML, turning operational needs into production‑ready analytical solutions for manufacturing environments.

Key responsibilities

• Break down complex engineering problems and unstructured domain knowledge into structured analytical inputs.
• Analyze operational data to identify patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights for system performance improvement.
• Design, develop, and maintain analytics and algorithmic models for industrial applications.
• Prototype new algorithmic approaches and support transition into production software.
• Own the performance and reliability of deployed solutions and continuously improve them.
• Manage analytics lifecycle activities including validation, versioning, and release readiness.
• Collaborate with product, software, and field teams to deploy and continuously improve solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience (or 2+ years with a Master’s degree) in application engineering, algorithm development, or similar technical roles.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred.

Required skills

• Strong problem‑solving and research‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to translate data insights into practical engineering decisions.
• Hands‑on experience with real‑world equipment or operational datasets.
• Basic programming in Python, R or similar for data analysis and prototyping.
• Familiarity with modern AI/ML techniques, including Generative AI.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional teamwork.

What we offer

• Salary range $100,000 – $136,500 per year.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development and career growth.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and benefits programs.