I applied online. I interviewed at Applied Materials
Interview
Applied to one of the M2 operation management positions, was invited to interview. First interview was a screen with one of the managers, went really well, moved on to the next round. Next round interview was with the next level manager.
This is where they did a bait-and-switch. They already filled the role I applied to and instead were trying to fill a night shift position. Still went through the interview, was actually very positive.
Then I get ghosted and only found out I got declined by logging into the career website.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Usual behavior questions (tell me about a time when...)
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Bengaluru) in Nov 2025
Interview
Questions related to projects and SEM, family background, what do you know about the company, who are our competitors, what are our products, what kind of characaterization can be done using Scanning electron microscope.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain your thesis project and you contribution in it. Follow up questions on them
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Dublín, Dublín)
Interview
Technical rounds, schematic reading and interpreting, hand tool usage, multimeters. Followed by in depth interview where they go through your experience so far, your knowledge of the company and role, your expectations for the future, some info about your college experience
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years? How do you deal with high pressure situations and clients? What do you find frustrating?