Applied Materials South East Asia

Over the last 2 days, our talented New College Graduates (NCGs) gathered for the 2025 South East Asia NCG Ambassador Program - and what a kickoff it was! 🚀 Across two immersive days, our NCGs explored the full spectrum of what it means to be part of Applied Materials: 💡 Deep dives into our value chain, R&D, and manufacturing 🧠 Career charting workshops and hands-on labs 🎤 Honest conversations with leaders in our “Ask Me Anything” panel 🤝 Speed networking and community building 🔍 A peek into the future with our AR/VR showcase At Applied Materials, we believe in setting our early career talents up for long-term success - by helping them understand the business, learn from seasoned leaders, and take ownership of their own career path. To our NCGs, welcome to the future! #WeAreAppliedMaterials #TeamAppliedMaterials #EarlyCareers #NCG

📍We’re proud to announce the opening of our new Penang office, marking another exciting chapter in Applied Materials’ journey in Malaysia. Since establishing our presence in 1999 with just 15 employees, we’ve grown into a dedicated team of over 100, supporting our customers globally. This new office enhances our ability to support our customers’ growing footprint across the world. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this new office a reality. Swipe through to see the space and highlights from the opening event! #WeAreAppliedMaterials #PenangOffice #Semiconductors #Growth

🌙 Selamat Hari Raya! 🌙 Applied Materials wishes you a blessed Hari Raya, filled with happiness, prosperity, and cherished moments with your loved ones! #AppliedMaterials #HariRaya #EidMubarak

For Zhijie, transitioning from academic research to R&D at Applied Materials wasn't just a change in setting—it was a shift in mindset. As a chemist in academia, his work was often solitary and focused on novel discoveries. At Applied Materials, he found himself in a dynamic, problem-solving environment tackling real-world challenges. "The difference is striking," Zhijie reflects. "In academia, the focus is on individual brilliance. In R&D, breakthroughs come from the collective strength of the team. Everyone brings unique skills and perspectives, and that diversity fuels innovation." This collaborative approach was essential for addressing the complex challenges of the semiconductor industry. The team's combined expertise allowed them to find efficient solutions to problems that would be insurmountable for a single researcher. Zhijie also relished the opportunity to troubleshoot real-world problems for customers, gaining insights into cutting-edge semiconductor technology. At Applied Materials-NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab, he collaborates with world-class researchers, bringing together chemistry, processes, and equipment to drive continuous innovation in advanced materials. "You're not just pushing the boundaries of knowledge—you’re applying that knowledge to create tangible solutions that impact the world," he explained. For those considering a similar career switch, Zhijie emphasizes the importance of adaptability and teamwork. "Be willing to embrace a different way of working. Successful researchers in industry collaborate effectively, harnessing the collective power of the team to drive innovation forward." #WeAreAppliedMaterials #GreatThingsHappenHere

Allyship isn’t a one-time act—it’s a daily practice. How do you #AccelerateAction? For IWD 2025, the Applied Materials Women's Professional Development Network (WPDN) hosted an event to explore this very question. David Ng shared about his own evolving inclusion journey, lessons, and learnings over the year, and how he, as the strategic program director in Applied Global Services, accelerates meaningful action in the workplace. The answer? Continually putting #allyship and #inclusivity front and center to foster a more equitable workplace. 💬 In the fireside chat with David hosted by Hosea, they explored questions on how leaders can overcome different barriers and challenges to come onboard this journey. 👏 A huge thank you to all participants for making this event a success! Inclusion is most powerful when exercised by each of us, every day. Let’s continue to show up, speak up, and lift each other up. #WeAreAppliedMaterials #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #InclusiveWorkplace

When Szu Hui met Gladys, she thought she was stepping into the familiar role of a mentor—someone to guide, encourage, and share wisdom. But what she didn’t expect was how much she would learn in return. Gladys came from Customer Support. Szu Hui, from Project Management. Their worlds were different. And yet, from their first conversation, they found common ground— desire to grow and shared experience as women navigating a male-dominated industry. As their bond deepened, Szu Hui realized something about herself. "As an engineer, my instinct is to jump in and fix things. But mentorship taught me to hold back, to listen—really listen—and guide rather than give solutions.” For Gladys, it reshaped how she saw herself. “She challenges me to think ahead, to take ownership of my journey, and to embrace learning—not just in new skills, but in unlearning and relearning old ones.” Gladys often spoke about her passion for AI, which rubbed off on Szu Hui, who has started a Python course in the Year of Snake! This highlighted the power of reverse mentoring, where both Gladys and Szu Hui learn and grow together, and underscores that allyship can flourish among women themselves. In the month of International Women’s Day, let’s #AccelerateAction by celebrating women’s achievements, shining a light on the stories of women who inspire us every day. 💡 Who has been a mentor in your life? Let’s celebrate the connections that shape us. #WeAreAppliedMaterials #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #SheMakesPossible

In today’s semiconductor industry, the topic of inclusion has never been more important—not just for equity but for building a strong, future-ready workforce. We recently attended the 5th SSIA Semiconductor Women’s Forum, which was anchored on the theme of “Accelerating Action, Enabling Women”. Minister of State for Education and Manpower Ms. Siow Huang Gan delivered a powerful speech on how organizations can take meaningful, concrete steps to build an inclusive workforce, while Brian Tan, Regional President (SEA) and SSIA Chairman, underscored the need to foster a culture of inclusion, one where diverse perspectives are valued, and opportunities are accessible to all. He emphasized that a diverse workforce is only truly powerful when paired with a culture of belonging. Our very own Kenneth Tan (Applied Materials) also joined Emmanuelle Bely (SOITEC), and Angela Yeh (Realtek Semiconductor Corp.) in a panel session that explored how organizations can build and strengthen support systems that enable everyone to thrive, including: 🚀 Removing barriers by addressing biases and creating equitable career opportunities. 🏢 Transforming workplace culture to empower diverse talent at all levels. 🤝 Building support structures—mentorship, flexible work policies, and professional development programs. 🔄 Creating work environments that enable career growth and well-being. The conversations at this year’s forum reaffirmed a shared commitment: When we accelerate action, we create a future where everyone succeeds. Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) #WeAreAppliedMaterials #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #SheMakesPossible

Ever heard of high-bandwidth memory (HBM)? 🚀 It's like the secret sauce for AI, making everything run smoother, faster, and using less power. AI chatbots today have over a trillion parameters and they're just getting started. To keep up, we need HBM to support these models efficiently and save energy.🌱 Applied equipment enables our customers to make HBM. Ready to dive into the future of AI with us? ✨ https://lnkd.in/gDjQQZPr #AppliedMaterials

Every day we rely more and more on AI applications like digital assistants or self-driving cars. To make these applications work, chipmakers are looking to high-bandwidth memory (HBM)–a high-performance architecture built from stacks of advanced memory chips. Think of HBM like a bunch of really smart students working with the professor at the same time with all their brainpower delivering fast, reliable results. Applied Materials is a leader in the materials engineering technologies needed to support the industry’s growing adoption of HBM. ✨ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7Gn8Q3Y #AppliedMaterials

Today, #AppliedMaterials first-quarter fiscal 2025 results are in! 📊 Take a look at this snapshot for key financial highlights and business updates. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gJz8kFz3