Application Engineer – Semiconductor 3D X-ray Solutions – Applied Materials – Benicia, California

Company Overview:

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science solutions, creating essential semiconductor equipment and advanced 3D X-ray inspection technologies.

Job Description:

Join a growing team of scientists and engineers advancing 3D X-ray solutions for semiconductor applications, collaborating with customers on cutting-edge inspection workflows.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system demonstrations for semiconductor customers, including fabs, FA labs, and R&D centers.
• Develop new applications and methodologies tailored to advanced packaging and semiconductor devices.
• Provide critical product development input by informing system specifications based on customer needs.
• Deliver advanced customer training on system operation, data acquisition, and analysis workflows.
• Perform tool characterization, benchmarking, and baseline performance studies.

🔹 Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in fabs, failure analysis, metrology, or process development.
• Hands-on experience designing experiments, analyzing data, and delivering results.
• Strong background in microscopy or advanced imaging techniques like X-ray CT or SEM.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25-30% domestically and internationally.

What The Role Offers:

• Competitive salary range from $128,000 to $176,000 per year.
• Opportunity to drive innovative solutions at the foundation of the electronics industry.
• Supportive global culture with robust health and wellbeing programs.