Field Applications Engineer – New College Grad (Master's/PhD)

About the role

Join Applied Materials as a Field Applications Engineer for new college graduates with a Master’s or PhD. You will work on cutting‑edge semiconductor and display equipment, helping customers solve complex technical challenges and implement innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify complex customer problems, develop and implement solutions throughout the project cycle.
• Lead recipe creation and optimization to improve system performance.
• Qualify new technologies and features, conduct beta‑site evaluations and demos at customer sites.
• Participate in customer demo activities and technical review meetings.
• Develop AI/ML and data‑science approaches to diagnose equipment issues and high‑value problems.

Required profile

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Physics, Statistics, AI/ML or related field.
• Strong academic record (GPA ≥ 3.0 preferred) and semiconductor/display R&D experience or coursework.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and communicate technical information clearly.

Required skills

• AI/ML
• Data science
• Recipe creation and optimization
• Semiconductor/display equipment knowledge

What we offer

• Salary range $86,500 – $119,000 per year.
• Full‑time position with relocation eligibility.
• Supportive work culture, professional development programs and comprehensive benefits.