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:

$119,500.00 - $164,500.00

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.

Overview

We are seeking a Data Analyst (I/II) – New College Graduate / Early Career candidate to join the Operations team and help drive data‑driven decision‑making across the organization. In this role, you will partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to analyze complex datasets, build, and maintain dashboards/scorecards, and deliver insights that support business strategy, and drive operational efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated data pipelines for applications, dashboards, and performance scorecards.
• Apply AI-assisted analytics to detect trends, identify risks, and generate actionable insights for improved operational decision-making.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations with logical structure, clear narratives, and visuals that highlight issues, risks, options, tradeoffs, impacts, and recommended actions for leadership.
• Prepare and organize analysis materials, metrics, and actionable recommendations to support executive reviews and informed decision-making.
• Support operational planning, execution rhythms, and leadership communications while collaborating with cross-functional teams on key operational initiatives and executive reviews.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Applied Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong hands‑on experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, and Python) through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Familiarity with dashboards, data visualization, automation, and AI‑enabled analytics concepts.
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear executive narratives, including slide content development, visual design, and logical story flow (e.g., problem → insight → action).
• Experience working with business metrics, OKRs, financial data, or operational performance data.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exposure to Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, IBP/S&OP, Gross Margin analytics is a plus.
• Experience with Tableau, Databricks, and/or Salesforce is a plus.

You Are

• Curious and motivated to build domain expertise in the semiconductor industry, including markets, products, and operational processes.
• Passionate about solving ambiguous problems and developing practical data solutions where requirements are not fully defined.
• A strong cross‑functional collaborator, able to integrate data from multiple sources and communicate insights.
• Proactive and ownership‑driven, willing to support teammates and take initiative when capacity allows.

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.