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Hardware (HW) Qualification and Development Support Team (DST) Engineer IV

Applied Materials

Company websiteappliedmaterials.com (Applied Materials, opens in new tab)

Base salary $161K  to $221K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Santa Clara, CA

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  • LocationSanta Clara, CA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
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About this job

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:

$161,000.00 - $221,000.00

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. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical expert in at least 2 R&D discipline (Optic, Electronic, Motion, SEM). 

1. Support R&D module owner in “Off & On Tool” Module Integration, Calibration and Qualification; 

2. Qualify Module performance to spec (on & off tool); 

3. Support R&D development  (C&F) activities. 

Lead Qualifications: 

1. Lead Qualification of complex, non-system components (isolated from application); 

2. Provide risk assessment.

3. Define & execute Qualification plans; Define, execute and qualify calibration procedures (off and on tool). 

Tool owner - Expert in tool Build and complex Integration. 

Production documentation: define and qualify full build book and full sub system ATP tests.  

High debug ability and 3rd level of escalation to modules that are within area of expertise

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field 

Business Expertise

  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

  • May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity 

Problem Solving

  • Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

  • Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

  • Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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 [email protected], 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.

Source: Applied Materials on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Applied Materials roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Applied Materials roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Hardware (HW) Qualification and Development Support Team (DST) Engineer IV (this listing)$161K - $221K
Systems Engineer IV$161K - $221K
Advanced Packaging Integration Engineer$161K - $221K
ElectroPlating Expert$161K - $221K
Systems Engineer - RF Sensors$161K - $221K
Senior RF Systems Engineer$161K - $221K
Physicist/Scientist V$161K - $221K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Applied Materials roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-03-27
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Location as the employer wrote it: Santa Clara,CA

$161,000.00 - $221,000.00

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