Chemist - New College Graduate
Location
Santa Clara,CA
Compensation
$111k–$152k USD
Type
full time
Posted
3/26/2025
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=401
Posted $152k · in the market band
Posting health
Aging · 65- ·Open 578 days
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Job description
Key Responsibilities
Devise new precursor compositions and deposition strategies and associated intellectual property. Design chemical processes to find new innovative ways to create, remove or clean thin films. Create IP
Feasibility testing of new chemical processes on test vehicle equipment.
Professional execution of synthesis and characterization of process.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities
Business Expertise
- Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Leadership
- No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
Problem Solving
- Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
Impact
- Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
- Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's DegreeSkills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
2 - 4 YearsWork Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
New College GradTravel:
Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
YesU.S. Salary Range:
$110,500.00 - $152,000.00The 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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