Applied Materials
South East Asia

Applied Materials South East Asia is a strategic hub for Applied Materials, consisting of diverse business activities across manufacturing, R&D, corporate functions and field services in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. Singapore serves as the regional headquarters for Applied Materials.

In 2019, Applied Materials received the Distinguished Partner in Progress Award by the Singapore Economic Development Board for significant economic and community contributions to Singapore.

Overview

 

Since its establishment in 1991, the Applied Materials Singapore Operations Center has become our largest factory outside the United States. Our R&D centers in Singapore advance key materials engineering innovation for our global businesses.

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Founded: 1991 with regional headquarters in Singapore
 

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R&D Centers: 2

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Southeast Asia Presence:
Six offices across Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore

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R&D and advanced semiconductor company

Manufacturing

Singapore Manufacturing was established in 2010 as a worldwide hub for semiconductor equipment operations and contributes strongly to Applied Materials' equipment output. In 2019, Applied embarked on a Smart Factory journey, transforming our current processes with Industry 4.0. By deploying automation, live dashboards, data analytics and intelligence, we future-proof ourselves as a connected, agile and responsive Smart Factory, further strengthening our leading competitive advantage.

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Our Focus

Singapore 2030 Plan

Singapore 2030 Plan
Singapore 2030 Plan

In 2022, the Applied Materials ‘Singapore 2030’ plan was launched in partnership with the local ecosystem. This multi-faceted plan aims to strengthen Applied’s manufacturing capacity and R&D capabilities, broaden technology ecosystem partnerships and promote local workforce development. This builds on three decades of Singapore as a strategic regional hub for Apllied Materials. 

Technology Innovation

Advanced Packaging Development Center
Technology Innovation

Applied Materials is driving innovations that are critical to future technology inflections. Leveraging the semiconductor ecosystem, research institutes and institutes of higher learning in Singapore, Applied has expanded its R&D activities, focusing on heterogenous integration at the Advanced Packaging Development Center in collaboration with A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics, and discovery of new materials for next-generation semiconductors in collaboration with the National University of Singapore.

Developing Talent

Talent Development
Developing Talent

We are part of Singapore’s rich talent ecosystem through collaborations with local education institutes. Applied Materials South East Asia creates a future-forward workforce where employees can grow their skills and perform their best work and enjoy the opportunity to succeed and thrive in R&D, Field Services, Manufacturing and corporate functions.

Inspiring Innovation

We collaborate closely with research institutes and institutes of higher learning in Singapore. Currently, we collaborate with A*STAR and the National University of Singapore: Applied Packaging Development Center, Applied Materials - NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab.

Singapore 2030 Plan
Singapore 2030 Plan

In 2022, the Applied Materials ‘Singapore 2030’ plan was launched in partnership with the local ecosystem. This multi-faceted plan aims to strengthen Applied’s manufacturing capacity and R&D capabilities, broaden technology ecosystem partnerships and promote local workforce development. This builds on three decades of Singapore as a strategic regional hub for Apllied Materials. 

Advanced Packaging Development Center
Technology Innovation

Applied Materials is driving innovations that are critical to future technology inflections. Leveraging the semiconductor ecosystem, research institutes and institutes of higher learning in Singapore, Applied has expanded its R&D activities, focusing on heterogenous integration at the Advanced Packaging Development Center in collaboration with A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics, and discovery of new materials for next-generation semiconductors in collaboration with the National University of Singapore.

Talent Development
Developing Talent

We are part of Singapore’s rich talent ecosystem through collaborations with local education institutes. Applied Materials South East Asia creates a future-forward workforce where employees can grow their skills and perform their best work and enjoy the opportunity to succeed and thrive in R&D, Field Services, Manufacturing and corporate functions.

Inspiring Innovation

We collaborate closely with research institutes and institutes of higher learning in Singapore. Currently, we collaborate with A*STAR and the National University of Singapore: Applied Packaging Development Center, Applied Materials - NUS Advanced Materials Corporate Lab.

Corporate Responsibility

At Applied Materials, our employees have a shared vision to align what we stand for as a company with what matters to our employees and our communities.

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In the Community

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Applied, we respect each individual, welcome diversity and embrace different perspectives as a key component of innovation, knowing our differences are our greatest strength.

We nurture an inclusive and supportive environment for professional and personal growth through various Employee Resource Groups such as Women’s Professional Development Network (WPDN), Professional and Technical Network (PTN) and Zealously Energize through Sports and Teamwork (ZEST).

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Awards and Recognition

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The Straits Times - Singapore's Best Employers
Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2024
Barrons Most Sustainable Companies 2024