Is it hard to get a job at Applied Materials?

Administrative positions at Applied Materials are among the easier positions to obtain as these are less competitive and do not have as stringent education requirements.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required for a personal assistant position. You must have a minimum of five years of experience in an administrative role, and a minimum of one to three years of experience in a high-tech environment. Excellent communication skills are highly important.

You will need to be comfortable multitasking and working under pressure. Time management and prioritization skills are a must. The average annual salary is $74,000.

Senior management positions are among the most difficult to obtain at Applied Materials and require degrees and substantial work experience. They also have salaries in the top 10% of the company.

For a senior finance manager position, a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of relevant work experience are required. Experience managing multiple related teams and setting organizational priorities is also required.

You will also be expected to travel up to 20% of the time. The average annual salary is $202,000.

Typical annual salary averages for additional positions at Applied Materials are:

• Order management: $139,000

• Material engineer: $150,000

• Database applications engineer: $172,000

• Buyer: $110,000