2026 New College Grad - Chemist III (PhD)

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA • 2h ago

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$138,000.00 - $190,000.00

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/) .

Engineers at Applied enjoy a diverse and exciting work experience-no two days are the same and the challenges are complex and interesting. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects. Visit our Engineering Careers page (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers/new-grads-engineering.html) to learn more about engineering at Applied.

Role Responsibilities:

Design, collect data,analyze,and compile reports on complex process engineering experiments

Perform hardware characterization on a variety of systems

Measure film properties, organize data, and interpret data

Troubleshoot moderately complex problems, perform Root CauseAnalysis,and resolve moderatelydifficult processengineering issues

Generate internal documentation for products,presentations,and technical reports

Interact with customers to resolve process engineering issues

Identify,select,and work with vendors and suppliers

Implementnew technology,products,and analytical instrumentation

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduating with a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry,Physics, Materials Science ora relatedfield.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previousinternship or related field experience

Demonstrated leadership experience

Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions

Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

Comfortable withe fast-paced and intense working environment. Familiar with inkjet process, photoresist and etch.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 10% 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 (https://www.appliedmaterials.com/us/en/careers.html) 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 Accommodations_Program@amat.com, 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.

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