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Polymer Chemist/Plating Expert

Applied Materials

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Jul 27, 2026

Salary
$161k – $221k
Location
Santa Clara, CA,US, US
Type
Full-time
Education
Bachelor
Source
Eightfold

Description

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize electroplating processes and electrochemical systems to improve coating quality, performance, and manufacturing efficiency.

Design, formulate, and characterize polymer-based materials, coatings, and surface treatments for advanced technology applications.

Lead process development, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reliability

Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on chemistry related to semiconductor integration with a special focus on development of chemistries.

Successfully identify new classes of chemical processes on test vehicle equipment and lead the design of test vehicle equipment.

Develop internal chemistry capabilities and mentor junior chemists.

Develop a deep understanding of structure-function relationships for the product chemical application. Supports customer in understanding details of chemical process.

Successfully transfer chemical processes to product groups.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

  • May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

  • Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

  • Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

## Qualifications

### Education:

Bachelor's Degree

### Skills

### Certifications:

### Languages:

### Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

### Work Experience:

## Additional Information

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### Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

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### Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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### Relocation Eligible:

Yes

### Referral Payment Plan:

None

Salary Range:

$161,000.00 - $221,000.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.

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