Working at Applied Materials in Sunnyvale, CA: 8 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Sunnyvale, CA Area

"Applied Materials, great company to work for."

What do you like about working at Applied Materials?

"The best part of working at Applied Materials is the variety of projects and job assignments that I have gotten to work on in the 5+ years of working at the company. The people I have interacted with have been great in addition to the manager I have worked for."

What don't you like about working at Applied Materials?

"The instability of the semiconductor business is my least favorite thing about the company; with the company's revenue going into deep decline when the economy is suffering. These conditions bring about a lot of lay-offs and forced time off but it is necessary for the continued success of the company. In this way my criticism is more about the industry and not so much the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"It would be great if management could have a bigger picture view of things instead of what is good for today; but again this is an aspect of high technology and Silicon valley."

"I think the company is one of the greatest companies to start your career."

What do you like about working at Applied Materials?

"The company is very well organized, treats employees with respect and provides solid training for the task."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Good luck to you. Just be yourself and you'll do just fine."

What don't you like about working at Applied Materials?

"The company stays ahead of the market and constantly seeks the next innovation."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think the company should stay focused on the innovation and service-oriented model."

"Great company, very interesting tasks. Good environment to learn new skills."

What do you like about working at Applied Materials?

"Good environment for self-development, challenging task to solve with decent salaries."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"To be ready to switch habitual environment, and willing to study something new."

What don't you like about working at Applied Materials?

"Because of the nature of semiconductor equipment industry, too much cycles of downturn with all related to this problems."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To be focused not only on current financial results, make more long-term planning."

"I've worked at a lot of companies in my career. Applied is by far the hardest company with the most rigid silos and infighting I have experienced. It's a great place to start your career. Any mid to late career types should consider other alternatives."

"The job as a scientist is full of challenges and joy with excellent work/life balance."

"Great Company and good working culture"