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      Good Work, But Advancement Feels Unfair - Test Engineering Technician Applied Materials Employee Review

      2.0
      14 Jul 2025
      Test engineering technician
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Applied Materials is a solid company with strong technical capabilities and global reach. The work can be engaging and impactful, especially for those interested in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor technologies.

      Cons

      In my experience, the work environment can feel toxic at times, with limited support for employee well-being. Additionally, advancement opportunities don’t always seem to align fairly with qualifications or credentials, which can be discouraging for those striving to grow based on merit.

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      5.0
      27 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good company , benefits , lots of room for growth

      Cons

      Slow changes , tech related software on the IT side are very old.

      4.0
      25 Jun 2026
      Electrical engineer ii
      Recommend
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      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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