[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Applied Materials jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Applied Materials · Santa Clara, CA # ElectroPlating Expert Santa Clara, CA $161,000.00 - $221,000.00 Listed on Applied Materials’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Chemist-Plating-Expert_R2624865) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Applied Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/) / ElectroPlating Expert ## Job description ### 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 Develop and optimize electroplating processes and electrochemical systems to improve coating quality, performance, and manufacturing efficiency. Design, formulate, and characterize polymer-based materials, coatings, and surface treatments for advanced technology applications. Lead process development, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and reliability Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on chemistry related to semiconductor integration with a special focus on development of chemistries. Successfully identify new classes of chemical processes on test vehicle equipment and lead the design of test vehicle equipment. Develop internal chemistry capabilities and mentor junior chemists. Develop a deep understanding of structure-function relationships for the product chemical application. Supports customer in understanding details of chemical process. Successfully transfer chemical processes to product groups. ### 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: 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: Santa Clara, CA - Pay: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00[Apply on Applied Materials’s careers site →](https://amat.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Santa-ClaraCA/Chemist-Plating-Expert_R2624865) ## More jobs at Applied Materials ### [AR Glass Substrate Expert – Glass Melting & High Index Glass Process Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/ca817b3594b8c0098d70/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Account Technologist (New College Graduate / Early in Career)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/f9ca0a87d12c100013af/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Applied Ventures](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/fce04d64a155dcb70e50/) Santa Clara, CA ### [Bus Mgmt](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/f14717f1213464b22884/) Santa Clara, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Process Engineer – Electroplating](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanmina-sci/jobs/d473cbd6fa2a85444a8a/) Sanmina-SCI · San Jose, California, United States ### [Electroplating Process Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/rtx/jobs/a03a0b4e8df5c7647c44/) RTX ### [2027 Engineering Intern - AI/ML & Tool Innovation (SABRE Electroplating) - Masters/PhD (6 months)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lam-research/jobs/8e4f1c8329f25690105e/) Lam Research · Tualatin, OR, US ### [Technical Sales Expert - Bushings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/feabe65babe2bf185aeb/) Hitachi · Remote OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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