Industrial Engineer, New College Grad- Master's (Santa Clara, CA)
$90,000 - $124,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 20 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Applied Materials is seeking an Industrial Engineer (New College Grad - Master's) to join an internal consulting team supporting Applied Global Services leadership. In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives across the complete project life cycle to optimize business processes, improve supply chain and operations, and reduce costs.
What you'll do
- Structure complex business problems, develop hypotheses, execute rigorous analyses across large datasets, and deliver data-driven recommendations. - Optimize operations and business processes to improve performance, reduce cycle time, and lower operating costs. - Devise and implement algorithms, predictive models, and statistical analysis pipelines to mine big data stores and interpret trends. - Design, develop, and deploy interactive reports, prototypes, and data visualizations using Power BI. - Clean and validate data for accuracy, perform error analysis, and communicate analytical solutions to operational stakeholders. - Create training materials and administer end-user training leveraging generative AI tools.
What you'll need
- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. - 1-3 years of relevant work experience. - Experience using statistical computer languages (Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and extract insights from large datasets. - Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques (regression, distributions, statistical tests) and machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, neural networks). - Understanding and experience across logistics, financial reporting, purchasing, or service business management. - Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma principles.
Nice to have
- GPA of 3.0 or above. - Relevant work experience in the semiconductor industry or consulting.
Skills: Industrial Engineering, Power BI, Python, SQL, Lean / Six Sigma
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 54-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2527
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Median days open
54 d
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Median salary
$96k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (2527 roles · 80 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 241 | 2527 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 1150 | 10037 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 41 d | 54 d (−13 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $96k |
Skills observed across this category: Industrial Engineering, Power BI, Python, SQL, Lean / Six Sigma
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 392 open roles · median 77 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 253 open roles · median 40 d
- Entegris · 225 open roles · median 40 d
- Lam Research · 110 open roles · median 62 d
- Infineon Technologies · 91 open roles · median 55 d
- STMicroelectronics · 71 open roles · median 55 d
How we counted: 2527 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 80 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 20 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.