What is the salary for the Application Engineer role at Applied Materials?

The listed annual base salary range is $147K–$203K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas?

Applied Materials has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Application Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Application Engineer role at Applied Materials based?

This role is based in Santa Clara, CA.

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Application Engineer

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SEM, Materials characterization, Failure analysis, Image analysis and metrology.

Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CAtodayverified 1 h ago

$147k – $203k

Provide expert materials characterization and failure analysis support (SEM, FIB, ICP-MS, X-ray/CT) for semiconductor customers.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on with SEM, FIB, ICP-MS and X-ray/CT to solve customer failure analysis problems and shape new characterization applications

Might not be for you. Tool-vendor application support role, with customer escalations and travel rather than open-ended materials R&D

Mostly at the benchCustomer-facingDeep specialist PhD-friendlySenior hires only

Adjacent materials roleSubject matter expert for materials characterization and failure analysis (SEM, FIB, ICP-MS, X-ray/CT); develops characterization workflows for advanced materials; MS/PhD in Materials Science

H-1B filings

Applied Materials filed 225 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Process Engineer, Process Support Engineer, Mechanical Engineer. Median filed pay: $148K a year.

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Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: MS
Industry: Semiconductor
Role: Applications Engineering
Relocation: Offered

Techniques

SEM227 roles Materials characterization83 roles Failure analysis149 rolesImage analysis and metrologySEM/EDX8 roles FIB18 roles CT X-ray1 role ICP-MS26 roles

Benefits

stock award programbonus program

Role details

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: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA 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 .

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Engineer to support advanced materials characterization and failure analysis activities across semiconductor and high-technology applications. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, application development, customer support, and problem-solving for a portfolio of characterization tools including SEM, FIB, ICP/MS, X-ray/CT, and related analytical techniques. This role will be instrumental in expanding technical capability, supporting customer escalations, driving application innovation, and enabling adoption of next-generation characterization technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership Serve as a subject matter expert for materials characterization and failure analysis techniques. Support development and optimization of analytical methodologies. Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for customer and internal projects. Develop best practices, operating procedures, and application notes. Application Development Develop characterization workflows for semiconductor devices, packaging, interconnects, and advanced materials. Evaluate new technologies and emerging applications. Work closely with R&D, product engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Customer Support Provide expert-level support for customer demonstrations, evaluations, and escalations. Deliver technical presentations and training programs. Participate in customer visits and strategic technical discussions. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, marketing, and product management teams. Support new tool adoption and technology roadmaps. Mentor junior application engineers and assist with technical skill development.

Preferred Technical Expertise Required Strong hands-on experience with:Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)Materials CharacterizationFailure AnalysisImage Analysis and MetrologyTool troubleshooting capability Highly Preferred SEM/EDX Focused Ion Beam (FIB) CT-Xray ICP-MS Nice to Have Surface analysis techniques Optical microscopy Statistical data analysis Programming/scripting for data automation Qualifications MS or PhD in:Materials SciencePhysicsChemistryElectrical EngineeringRelated technical discipline OR BS degree with significant industry experience.

Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes 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.

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