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Applied Materials

Builds equipment for chip and display factories

XRF Applications Engineer - Semiconductor Metrology

Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBenicia, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • A deep understanding of X-ray fluorescence (XRF), ideally within semiconductor metrology.
  • Strong experimental design and data analysis capabilities.
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis and workflow development.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and deliver solutions under tight timelines.
  • Experience working in cross-functional, team-oriented environments.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally, to support customer demonstrations and training.
  • A proactive, self-driven approach and strong initiative with a customer-focused mindset.
  • Ability to independently manage work while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to documenting and delivering solutions.
  • Excellent communication and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver customer demonstrations showcasing XRF system capabilities.
  • Create application notes highlighting real-world use cases and analytical performance.
  • Design and implement turnkey workflows tailored to diverse customer needs.
  • Work with the algorithms team to optimize quantification methods and analytical accuracy.
  • Collaborate with the software team by providing feedback on the user interface and data analysis outputs to help shape product improvements.
  • Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
  • Document workflows and methodologies for internal use and customer adoption.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree (MSc or PhD) or relevant industry experience is a plus.

About the Company

Applied Materials

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
1967

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