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      Not a good place to work - Process Engineer Applied Materials Employee Review

      1.0
      Jun 1, 2015
      Process engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Nice people to work with and convenient Cafe

      Cons

      These are only from my experience in Etch group in Santa Clara: No system in place. No real problem solving. No right way to store the BKMs and learning, so many times issues are repeat. No respect for employees. Safety system is lacking. IP protection system is not efficient. TR system is not followed at its best. Many engineers are only glorified technicians. Long waiting time to get approvals due to unnecessary bureaucracy (even for urgent cases such as ergonomic equipment). Failing major strategies (like the TEL merger). Possible favoritism due to the knowledge of Mandarin language.

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      5.0
      Apr 15, 2026
      Field service engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Friendliness Stock Purchase Benefits Culture Development

      Cons

      Hours Schedule Flexibility Relocation Salary

      4.0
      Jun 25, 2026
      Electrical engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong place to start your career. If you do the Fusion Program you will learn a lot. Good training and benefits. Amazing Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Coworkers are smart and grounded people.

      Cons

      Stingy with salary, raises, and promotions. The engineer roles are broken up into Jr and Senior so the title progression goes Engineer I, I Sr, II, II Sr, etc which slows career progression and pay. Only the CA office gets extra pay due to the expense of living there, even if the MA office is expensive.

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