Electrical Engineer IV - (E4)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to architect and design high-speed mixed-signal circuits. This role involves leading engineering projects, troubleshooting complex electrical issues, and developing innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both analog and digital circuit design, with hands-on experience in mixed-signal development. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Bonus Participation

Stock Award Program

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in designing analog/digital circuits.
• Hands-on experience with AMS circuit development from definition to production.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design high-speed mixed-signal circuits.
• Lead engineering projects and solve complex electrical problems.

Skills

Analog/Digital Circuit Design

Schematic & PCB Design

High-Speed Digital Circuits

Mixed-Signal Circuit Development

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Failure Analysis

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PCB Design Software

Simulation Tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecting and designing high-speed mixed-signal circuits and realize first-time-right.
2. Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects.
3. Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of complex electrical problems with limited to no supervision.
4. Develop solutions to moderately complex problems through assessment of various techniques and approaches.
5. Implement concepts for wide range of complex product issues and solutions, specify and/or perform engineering analysis of complex scope.
6. Specify the development of design or modify engineering assemblies, layout/schematics and detailed drawings/specifications and test plan & test report of complex scope.
7. Involved in routine communication with groups inside & outside Applied Materials to solve cutting-edge problems and present information as well as active participation in work groups, providing ideas and helping to achieve teamwork.

Functional Knowledge

1. MS/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 to 10 years of experience designing analog/digital circuits.
2. Independently work on schematic & PCB Design, prototype including demand analysis, design documentation, component selection, create schedule, CM audit & inspection, manage progress & deliverables.
3. Experience on high speed (>25Hz) digital circuits design (e.g., SerDes, counters, dividers, etc.) with Cu medium and solid substrates. Understanding of the FPGA is a benefit.
4. Knowledge of system level design on co-packaged optics, optical interconnect, TDI camera, illumination.
5. Knowledge of common high-speed interface & protocols (e.g., PCIe, QSFP, Aurora, etc.).
6. Hands-on experience with analog mixed-signal (AMS) circuit development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, PCB & BOM & PCBA management, bench evaluation, failure analysis, correlation, and characterization.
7. Experience with Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuits.
8. Cross functional team collaboration with respect to system electrical, mechanical, run-time SW and driver.
9. Solid knowledge of IPC and extensive experience on DFM, DFA, DFT, DVT, EVT, pre-compliance, compliance, reliability.

Business Expertise

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

U.S. Salary Range: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.