**Key Responsibilities** + Drives the adoption of new technology at the customer site. Works closely with customers to demonstrate and introduce new technologies at customer sites, through Demos, on site evaluations, Joint Development Programs and new tool qualifications. + Serves as liaison between the customer and the Business Unit for assigned projects, ensuring clear understanding of customer issues and delivery of applicable solutions. + When necessary, works closely with customer to optimize tool performance to meet customer process and integration requirements. + Checks and approves operational quality of system equipment. Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system. + Provides highly visible customer support through the performance of on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex equipment and systems. + Knowledge of 3 or more processes on 2 or more technologies or expert level in 1 technology + Basic integration knowledge **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 **Requirements:** Preferred: experience in dry etch **Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor's Degree **Skills:** **Certifications:** **Languages:** **Years of Experience:** 7 - 10 Years **Work Experience:** **Additional Information** **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Type:** Assignee / Regular **Travel:** Yes, 20% of the Time **Relocation Eligible:** Yes **U.S. Salary Range:** $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 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.