Build the Technology That Powers the Future.
Every smartphone. Every AI breakthrough. Every cloud data center. Every electric vehicle.
Behind them all is semiconductor technology.
At Applied Materials' EPIC Center in Santa Clara, we're looking for Customer Engineers who are passionate about technology, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be at the forefront of innovation.
This is not a desk job.
You'll work directly with some of the world's most advanced semiconductor equipment, partner with leading customers, and play a critical role in enabling the technologies shaping the future of artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, advanced computing, and next-generation electronics.
What You'll Do
As a Customer Engineer, you'll become a trusted technical expert responsible for:
✅ Installing and commissioning advanced semiconductor equipment
✅ Troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, software, and process issues
✅ Delivering exceptional customer support and technical guidance
✅ Performing maintenance and upgrades on cutting-edge systems
✅ Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to drive solutions
✅ Helping customers maximize tool performance, productivity, and uptime
No two days are ever the same.
- What Makes This Role Exciting?
- Work on Technology That Changes the World
- Support equipment that helps manufacture the chips powering AI, cloud computing, electric vehicles, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
- Learn From Industry Experts
- Work alongside some of the brightest engineers and technologists in the semiconductor industry.
- Accelerate Your Career
- Whether your background is in engineering, military service, manufacturing, field service, electronics, maintenance, or technical operations, you'll have opportunities to continuously grow your technical expertise.
- Solve Real Problems
- This role is perfect for curious minds who enjoy diagnosing issues, working hands-on, and finding solutions in high-pressure environments.
We're Looking For People Who
Love troubleshooting and problem-solving
Enjoy working hands-on with complex equipment
Have experience in engineering, electronics, mechanics, robotics, manufacturing, semiconductor, military, aerospace, or technical service environments
Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
Thrive in fast-paced, technology-driven environments
Are excited by learning new technologies
Ideal Backgrounds
We welcome candidates from
Semiconductor Equipment
Field Service Engineering
Military Electronics & Nuclear Programs
Robotics & Automation
Aerospace & Defense
Manufacturing Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Industrial Maintenance
Technical Support & Service Operations
Why Applied Materials?
At Applied Materials, you'll join the company that helps make possible the world's most advanced chips and displays. Your work will directly support innovations transforming how the world connects, communicates, and creates.
If you're looking for a career where technology, problem-solving, and impact come together, we'd love to meet you.
Join us and help engineer the future.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of an Associate degree, military technical training, field service experience, or trade certification
4-7 years of work experience in semiconductor industry or other equipment support industry
Advanced mechanical aptitude with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, vacuum, and/or thermodynamics
Strong knowledge of hand tools and their appropriate usage, including digital multimeters
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport, if travel is required.
Able to meet all on-site requirements, including safety, environmental guidelines, and COVID-19 protocols
Physical Requirements
This position often requires extensive walking, standing for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, working at height, lifting up to 35 lbs., the ability to distinguish between colors and working with electricity, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools. Additionally, because this position generally involves working in a clean room, it requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Relocation Eligible
No
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. 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.
