I applied in-person. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Santa Clara, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
I applied through other source. The process took a month. I interviewed at Applied Materials. I had interview with all team members 1:1. Everyone was very kind. It was good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1.Why Applied Materials?
2.Why this position?
3.Research Experience?
4.Difficulties? How did you solve?
5.Etching? Semicondutor processing?
6.Weaknees? Strength?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Portland, OR)
Interview
My experience with this interview process was very good. The interviewers were well prepared and also were currently working in the department I was examining. This allowed a free flow of information and ideas. A great interview!
Initially, I was contact via telephone and conducted some phone interviews, this was followed up with a flight to the local office where I was interviewed both 1:1 and by a panel.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This is what our machine does, I understand you have experience working on this product type, please tell us what you would do in this given situation.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Applied Materials
Interview
Applied online, hiring manager called me a week later. Had a casual interview with a potential peer at a coffee shop. Then brought in for a formal interview. Met with several account managers one at a time and finally the hiring manager. I was told to expect a phone call from HR the following week. Up until that point, I did not have any contact with HR at all.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing too technical. Asked mostly about my previous experience in the industry; how I've dealt with customers in the difficult situations.