I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Singapore) in Dec 2014
Interview
(1)Phone interview by HR (2)company interview by the group members. The first HR interview is more about basic background and personality check. The second panel interview was harder, they asked many questions and some of them could be quite technical, the grill you a bit on some details and want to see the ability of analyzing problems on board. They also want people with industry background who can make quick contributions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
(1) what's the difference between industry and university. (2) what does applied materials do, describe their business (3) what does process engineer do (4) asked some technical questions that may not be in your comfort zone
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Santa Clara, CA) in Aug 2025
Interview
HR contacted me and arranged a meeting with the hiring manager. I had a 30-minute interview where, after introducing myself, I was asked mostly behavioral questions. Unfortunately, I haven’t received any feedback since then.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to convince others when you have different opinions?
1st round is phone screen by the manager.
2nd round has a 20min presentation+ one to one interviews with 3 engineers in the team and with the manager. all remotely
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you solve problem? Why you are interested in semiconductor industry? How do you think about doing low value thing vs high value things
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Applied Materials
Interview
Had two 30 min interviews with two hiring managers.
I had positive experience with both interviews. They explained the job description in more detail and the trainings that I would receive. I was offered a position after 1 week.
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Question 1
Why are you choosing AM?
Tech. questions regarding my back ground and job description.
My ability to travel