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TEM Engineer

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Job ID
R2517423
Date posted
10/22/2025
Location
Santa Clara, California
Category
Engineering

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Engineer.

TEM Engineers responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Perform daily TEM analysis, including microstructure and chemical analysis using electron diffraction, EDS, and EELS to support all BU process activities in AMAT.
  • Develop/embrace groundbreaking solutions to device characterization at atomic resolution with high accuracy and reliability for the utilization in semiconductor process.
  • Apply existing and newly developed technologies to tackle challenging process issues and support critical technology development projects.
  • Correlate atomic scale structural and chemical information with processing, physical modeling, and device performance for faster cycles of learning.
  • Drive technology roadmap through collaboration with instrument vendors, industry, and internal teams.

Qualifications:

  • Strong background and experience in materials characterization using TEM.
  • Programming skills in machine learning (ML)/Deep learning (DL) and Python are required.
  • A self-motivated, phenomenal teammate who enjoys working with others.
  • Experience in creative problem solving and innovative solutions.
  • Excellent knowledge in semiconductor, crystallography and diffraction.
  • Positive and ambitious attitude with effective oral and written communications.

Education:

  • Applicants should have a PhD degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a semiconductor-related field.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Doctorate Degree (Required)

    Skills

    Certifications:

    Languages:

    Years of Experience:

    4 - 7 Years

    Work Experience:

    Additional Information

    Shift:

    10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

    Travel:

    Yes, 20% of the Time

    Relocation Eligible:

    Yes

    U.S. Salary Range:

    $124,000.00 - $171,000.00

    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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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. 

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