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:
$72,000.00 - $99,000.00Location:
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.
Core Responsibilities
Own functional understanding of digital lab solutions, starting with Asset, Hardware, and Materials Management.
Analyze and document lab business processes, use cases, and functional requirements.
Support projects end‑to‑end: requirements, deployment, testing, and post‑go‑live support.
Partner with engineering and delivery teams to ensure high‑quality, on‑time solutions.
Perform functional testing and validate delivered solutions against business needs.
Act as the primary business support contact for the assigned pillar.
Contribute to automated deployments, troubleshooting, and operational stability.
Design, prototype, and develop custom software applications supporting semiconductor equipment and enterprise systems
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate software issues; collaborate with senior engineers to deploy solutions
Support production systems by resolving incident tickets escalated from L1/L2 and assisting with root‑cause analysis
Communicate with internal customers to understand reported issues and validate fixes
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for existing applications and processes
Follow enterprise IT policies, compliance standards, and documentation requirements
Leverage modern AI tools to improve coding efficiency, learning, and productivity
Support enterprise platforms (SAP + integrated apps): Support SAP and GIS integrated enterprise applications, with exposure to SAP ECC, S/4HANA, GTS, EWM and related downstream platforms.
Assist in mapping functional workflows to supporting IT systems, integrations, APIs, and databases; document “as-is/to-be” process flows.
Contribute to IT enhancements and projects through test execution, defect triage, release documentation, and deployment/checkout support.
Work with Business, Security, SAP Basis, Integration, and Infrastructure teams to deliver assigned initiatives and operational outcomes.
Participate in application security practices for SAP and related downstream systems; follow governance, change management, and compliance processes; support audits with guidance.
Identify and execute small continuous improvement items for existing systems (automation, reliability, performance, ticket reduction).
Engage in NCG development programs, training sessions, and rotational assignments within the CIO organization.
Must‑Have Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and support.
Working knowledge of infrastructure concepts (compute, storage, networking).
Familiarity with ITIL or IT service management frameworks.
Ability to work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams.
Strong understanding of core software engineering concepts (data structures, APIs, databases, SDLC)
Academic or internship experience with:
JavaScript and/or Python
React or Angular
Relational databases (SQL Server or similar)
Basic API development
Ability to follow established procedures to analyze and solve standard technical problems
Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable asking questions and learning from feedback
Ability to work independently with guidance in a structured enterprise environment
Comfortable working in unfamiliar enterprise platforms (including SAP ecosystems) and ramping quickly through training/rotation.
Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
Experience with automated deployment pipelines and CI/CD.
Hands‑on troubleshooting of clusters, applications, or networks.
Exposure to ML, simulation, or GPU‑heavy environments.
Bash scripting and cloud cost‑optimization experience (especially AWS).
Prior experience in semiconductor labs or manufacturing systems.
Experience with DevOps practices and Git‑based workflows.
Exposure to Databricks or data lake technologies
Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Claude)
Internship or project experience supporting production or enterprise systems
Interest in semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial technology environments
Coursework, internship, or project exposure to SAP ECC, S/4HANA, GTS, EWM, SAP security concepts, Basis/integration touchpoints, or SAP-adjacent ecosystems.
Understanding of application security basics (RBAC, least privilege, secure coding, audit logging), especially in enterprise environments.
Any experience with on-call concepts, incident management, monitoring dashboards, or ticketing systems.
Experience scripting/automation for operational tasks (Python scripts, simple pipelines, workflow automation).
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesThe 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 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.