Electrical Engineer IV - (E4)

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead the electrical architecture, design, integration, and validation of complex electromechanical systems.

You will define system requirements, develop robust power distribution, and ensure compliance with NEC, UL, and SEMI standards. The role requires 7–10 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with collaboration across mechanical, software, controls, and field service teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 7–10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical architecture, design, integration, and validation of complex electromechanical systems.
• Define system requirements and develop electrical designs that meet performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability objectives.
• Design AC/DC power distribution systems, including load analysis, circuit protection, grounding/bonding, power sequencing, and control architectures.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, system block diagrams, I/O diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interface documentation.
• Design and specify cable assemblies, wire harnesses, connectors, and routing solutions, including conductor sizing, shielding, strain relief, EMI/EMC considerations, serviceability, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop electrical interfaces for sensors, actuators, motion control systems, EtherCAT devices, industrial Ethernet networks, safety controllers, and field I/O.
• Define, document, and validate safety interlocks, emergency stop (E-stop) circuits, fault detection, equipment protection schemes, and safe-state recovery strategies.
• Create and maintain electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable/harness documentation, and manufacturing release packages.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards and codes, including NEC, NFPA 79, SEMI standards, UL, and CE requirements, as applicable.
• Support prototype builds, system integration, verification testing, and new product bring‑up activities.
• Perform hands‑on electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis of power distribution, controls, networking, and field devices using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analyzers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to resolve design and integration issues.
• Work with suppliers to select, qualify, and implement electrical components, cable assemblies, EtherCAT devices, industrial networking hardware, and subsystem equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, and on‑site troubleshooting of deployed systems.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $147,000.00 - $202,500.00

Location: Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Role Responsibilities

Lead the electrical architecture, design, integration, and validation of complex electromechanical systems.

Define system requirements and develop electrical designs that meet performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability objectives.

Design AC/DC power distribution systems, including load analysis, circuit protection, grounding/bonding, power sequencing, and control architectures.

Develop and maintain electrical schematics, system block diagrams, I/O diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interface documentation.

Design and specify cable assemblies, wire harnesses, connectors, and routing solutions, including conductor sizing, shielding, strain relief, EMI/EMC considerations, serviceability, and manufacturing requirements.

Develop electrical interfaces for sensors, actuators, motion control systems, EtherCAT devices, industrial Ethernet networks, safety controllers, and field I/O.

Define, document, and validate safety interlocks, emergency stop (E-stop) circuits, fault detection, equipment protection schemes, and safe-state recovery strategies.

Create and maintain electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable/harness documentation, and manufacturing release packages.

Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards and codes, including NEC, NFPA 79, SEMI standards, UL, and CE requirements, as applicable.

Support prototype builds, system integration, verification testing, and new product bring‑up activities.

Perform hands‑on electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis of power distribution, controls, networking, and field devices using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analyzers, and other diagnostic tools.

Collaborate with mechanical, software, controls, manufacturing, and field service teams to resolve design and integration issues.

Work with suppliers to select, qualify, and implement electrical components, cable assemblies, EtherCAT devices, industrial networking hardware, and subsystem equipment.

Support installation, commissioning, and on‑site troubleshooting of deployed systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle
• Demonstrated experience leading teams

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

EmployeeType: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Relocation Eligible: No

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. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100%goal achievement.

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