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:

$75,500.00 - $104,000.00

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.

Applied Materials is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support our Santa Clara operations. This position will collaborate closely with business units engaged in semiconductor R&D laboratory operations and the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to ensure full regulatory compliance and to advance continuous improvement initiatives within environmental programs.

Key responsibilities:

Support key environmental programs for R&D operations across Santa Clara and Sunnyvale campuses, including:
- Management of Change (MOC) processes
- Incident investigation and implementation of corrective actions
- Environmental compliance review for tool design and installations
- Oversight of programs related to air emissions, water quality, hazardous materials management, hazardous waste, and risk management for regulated substances.
Perform a wide range of environmental compliance duties including but not limited to, environmental permitting, compliance auditing and reporting, management of change, record keeping, and emergency responses.
Support the integration and effective utilization of the new environmental management system for compliance tracking and performance reporting.
Provide field environmental support, including source testing, inventory audit, emergency responses, and regulatory inspections.
Oversee environmental data management processes, including chemical inventory tracking, usage documentation, and regulatory reporting.
Act as a liaison with local, regional or federal regulatory authorities.
Respond to environmental emergencies and participate in the emergency response team.
Conduct audits for Santa Clara environmental program, maintain records, and drive corrective actions to close in a timely manner.
Provide technical guidance to facilities and business units engaged in semiconductor R&D laboratory operations.
Develop and deliver Environmental training for employees and contractors.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in environmental engineering, chemical Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (Cal-ARP, BAAQMD, NPDES, etc.).
Experience with chemical management systems and environmental data tracking.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

New College Grad

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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.