2017 Employer Profile
No.
28, Large
Applied Materials
http://www.appliedmaterials.com/
Why you want to work there
This Santa Clara, Calif.-based maker of semiconductor production equipment has a flexible work policy, allowing employees to work from home or other remote sites if they can't make it into the office. Career development is a cornerstone of the company's employee engagement strategy: Applied Materials supports IT employees who pursue certifications and other types of technical and soft skills training. The IT department has several employee recognition programs and, as part of a policy of promoting from within, makes an effort to identify people who would be candidates for higher-level jobs and gives them opportunities to get the additional experience they'll need to take on future challenges. The company has a strong compensation package. Perks include on-site wellness programs.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 7,816
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 179
IT employee turnover in 2016: 7%
IT promotions in 2016: 11%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2016: No set maximum
Training budget per IT employee in 2016: $2,006
PTO and Healthcare
Days of paid time off after one year of service: 19
Days of paid time off after 10 years of service: 28
Percentage of employee health insurance premium paid by employer: 80%