At the heart of computing and global connectivity is the semiconductor chip, and virtually every new microchip in the world is made on Applied Materials systems Applied Materials Inc. is the world's largest supplier of products and services to the global semiconductor industry. With a team of more than 16,000* people in 90* locations around the world, Applied Materials innovates and commercializes the processing and manufacturing technology that helps semiconductor manufacturers produce the world's most advanced chips. Growth. Founded in 1967, the company has grown over 30 percent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for three decades. Rapid innovation and commercialization have fueled Applied Materials' growth and resulted in the introduction of 91 major products in the last 21 years. Today over 16,000 of the Company's semiconductor manufacturing systems, encompassing nearly every step in the chipmaking process, are installed in fabs around the world. These products are the result of over three decades of innovation by the talented and experienced technical team at Applied Materials. Culture. Applied Materials is noted for its global culture that includes a diverse management team made up of individuals with broad and varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds. With a senior management team that includes African-American, Hispanic, and Asian, male and female, officers at the highest levels of the Company, Applied Materials has been called a "United Nations" of management. Accolades. FORTUNE magazine has recognized Applied Materials as one of the "Most Admired Companies" and one of America's "Best Companies for Minorities." The Company has also ranked on Industry Week's 100 Best-Managed Companies list, Business Ethics magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens and Worth magazine's 50 Best CEO's. Join Us. With every new technology innovation, Applied Materials is working to bring the benefits of a networked world to a billion more people. Applied Materials' dynamic work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. Join one of the most diverse, skilled and knowledgeable work forces in the world. For more information please visit our Web site at www.appliedmaterials.com Benefits. Once you have joined the Applied Materials team you will have the opportunity to experience the benefits, which consist of Health & Family Care, Financial, Wellness and Employee Development.