Application Engineer - Semiconductor 3D X-ray

Requirements:

• Bachelors or masters degree in a relevant technical field, such as materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a semiconductor-related area, such as fabs, failure analysis, metrology, or process development.
• Hands-on experience designing experiments, analyzing data, and delivering results in a commercial or customer-facing environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally; the posting states travel may be up to 30% and lists 25% of the time.
• Conceptual and practical expertise in the relevant discipline, with basic knowledge of related fields.
• Knowledge of best practices, how the roles area works with other functions, and factors that distinguish competitors in the market.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment and information from multiple sources, communicate sensitive or difficult information, and build consensus.
• Preferred: experience with microscopy or advanced imaging, such as X-ray CT, SEM, or FIB; knowledge of X-ray absorption and imaging or optical fundamentals; experience with semiconductor capital equipment; or familiarity with 3D IC, heterogeneous integration, and advanced packaging.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex application activities and guide execution teams through customer evaluations, system demonstrations, and site activities, coordinating statements of work and schedules.
• Work with customers to understand their technologies, technical requirements, application gaps, and timelines, and support solutions through implementation.
• Develop and lead application methods that improve system performance for specific semiconductor applications.
• Create and transfer new system application capabilities from product divisions to customer application support teams.
• Define or approve product application support plans for installation and provide advanced customer training on system operation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Develop and optimize workflows for semiconductor inspection and analysis, and conduct tool characterization, benchmarking, and baseline performance studies.
• Provide customer-informed input to product development, including recommendations for system specifications based on application needs and gaps.
• Lead customer technical reviews and serve as a technical leader in customer-facing support, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Support industry conferences and trade shows, and author technical papers and present at conferences.
• Partner with customers and internal engineering, sales, and marketing teams to establish inspection and analysis workflows, identify new 3D X-ray applications, and address challenges involving yield, reliability, process development, and advanced packaging.
• Act as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource needs.

Technologies:

• 3D
• AI
• Support
• LESS
• Marketing

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We are Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that support semiconductor chips and advanced displays. Our equipment and services help advance AI and next-generation semiconductor technology. In this full-time Senior Applications Engineer role, youll join our growing team of scientists, engineers, and research professionals working on 3D X-ray solutions, collaborating with semiconductor customers—including fabs, failure analysis laboratories, and R&D organizations—and internal teams. The role is based in Benicia, California, with relocation eligibility. The posted salary range is $108,000–$148,500; compensation depends on factors including location, job grade, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. We offer comprehensive benefits, programs supporting employee health and well-being, and opportunities for professional growth; eligible candidates may also receive bonus and stock awards. We are an equal opportunity employer.

last updated 43 week of 2026