New Product Early Career
Applied Materials
New Product Early Career
Applied Materials
Builds equipment for chip and display factories
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$69,000.00 - $95,000.00Location:
Santa Clara,CAYou’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
This role is ideal for new college graduates or early‑career engineers who enjoy both hands‑on technical work and teaching others. As an NPI Technical Instructor, you will learn cutting‑edge semiconductor equipment and help develop and deliver training on new products as they are introduced into production.
You will be embedded with the product development team in Santa Clara, gaining deep exposure to new tools, chambers, and systems. With support from senior instructors and engineers, you will help create and deliver classroom and hands‑on training used by manufacturing, field service, and customers worldwide.
This position offers a unique blend of engineering, learning & development, and project experience, and is a strong entry point into training, product support, product engineering, or field service career paths.
Role & Responsibilities
Learn and support new semiconductor equipment and tools during New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle (PLC) phases while embedded with the business unit in Santa Clara
Gain hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical, software, vacuum, and process subsystems of new chambers, mainframes, and tools
Assist in the development, update, and organization of training materials, including presentations, student guides, lab exercises, and documentation
Deliver and support classroom and hands‑on technical training, including structured factory on‑the‑job training (OJT), with guidance from senior instructors
Work with engineers, product groups, and subject‑matter experts to gather accurate technical information and ensure training content reflects current product capabilities
Support training system readiness by helping maintain safe, functional lab equipment aligned to course objectives and safety standards
Participate in multiple concurrent NPI projects, helping track progress, updates, and training deliverables
Assist in identifying and improving procedures, schematics, and documentation issues in coordination with the business unit
Present training at internal sites and, as needed, customer locations (domestic and international)
Collaborate with other instructors and contribute to continuous improvement of training methods and materials
Continue to grow technical and instructional skills through formal training, self‑study, and hands‑on experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, Mechatronics), Engineering Technology, Physics, or a closely related technical field
0–3 years of experience, including internships, co‑ops, lab work, or early‑career roles involving technical systems, equipment, or manufacturing environments
Interest in technical training, knowledge sharing, or instructional development
Interest in hands‑on technical work and the ability to learn complex equipment and systems
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Ability to work independently while receiving mentorship and guidance
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%, including domestic and international travel
Preferred / Nice to Have
Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or capital equipment (internships or academic projects count)
Experience with any of the following: Mechanical or electrical systems; PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, or automation; vacuum systems, pneumatics, or power distribution
Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, training delivery, or technical presentations
Familiarity with documentation development, photography, videography, or content creation for training purposes
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 50% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
Builds equipment for chip and display factories
Applied Materials designs and builds precision machines that chipmakers and display manufacturers use to form, shape and inspect thin layers of material. Its platforms handle steps such as depositing films and removing unwanted material, helping chipmakers create transistors and wiring at atomic scale. Customers include makers of logic chips and memory, as well as manufacturers of advanced displays. The company earns money from equipment sales, replacement parts and services, and factory software that schedules production and monitors manufacturing processes. Applied Materials was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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