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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$96,000.00 - $132,000.00

Location:

Home / Mobile,AZ-001, Home / Mobile,Bay Area,CA-002, Home / Mobile,ID-001, Home / Mobile,OR-001, Home / Mobile,TX-001

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

What You’ll Do

As a Technical Support Engineer (TSE), you’ll provide technical support remotely and on site, to Field Service Operations (FSO) personnel for highly complex problems involving equipment malfunction, on wafer issues, and performance enhancement programs where first-line product support was unable to isolate or fix a problem. Using advanced troubleshooting methodologies, you’ll establish success criteria, develop comprehensive action plans, analyze and compile findings, perform root cause analysis, and support FSO repair activities through escalation closure.

Role Responsibilities

• Support multiple technical escalations, resolve with focus on time to resolution and quality of work

• Attend customer field issues meetings with FSO, collaborate with BU engineers

• Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services

• Publish Technical Lessons Learned, troubleshooting guides, technical (ET) papers, etc.

• Provide on-site coaching to Field Service Operations

• Provide Alpha and Beta Site support

• Support NPI development early in the product life cycle, and at key customer sites

• Support BU DFx (Design for Service / Install) projects

• Create, or collaborate in creation of, innovative advanced trouble shooting tools  

• Coach colleagues with less experience; lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

• Solve complex problems using new perspectives on existing solutions

• Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and data

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a technical field

• 4–7 years of Semiconductor Etch experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft suite and tools such as SAP, VSPI, and ARK

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibit exceptional communication skills—able to explain difficult or sensitive information

• Demonstrate excellent relationship management skills—works to build consensus and effectively manage difficult situations and stressful environments

• Aware of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

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Additional Information

• Shift: Mon-Fri 8 hr per day

• Travel: Yes, generally 25% of the time, but could be as high as 50%.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 50% 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. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.