Electrical Engineer V

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Engineer in Austin, TX. You will design, modify and troubleshoot electrical assemblies and schematics, supporting our cutting-edge semiconductor and display equipment.

You’ll perform analyses, generate tests, and document releases while coordinating parts procurement. We seek engineers with broad skills in electrical engineering, software and motion control, willing to learn and adapt across projects, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong background in electrical design, controls and software integration.
• Experience with real time control systems and test stands is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify and troubleshoot electrical/electronic assemblies, schematics and drawings.
• Perform engineering analysis, generate test reports and document product releases.
• Coordinate procurement and assembly of components and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Software

Motion controls

Controls theory

Real-time control

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Team leadership

Experimentation

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical Eng, Mech Eng, CS)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Who We AreApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.What We OfferSalary:$148,000.00 - $203,500.00Location:Austin,TXYou’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 .As an Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings to advance the equipment that supports our technology. Using your technical experience and critical thinking skills, you will perform engineering analysis, generate test reports, develop innovative solutions, and create documentation for product releases. You will also coordinate the procurement and assembly of components, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues to ensure peak performance.Our team of product development engineers focuses on new product development, but we don’t just design it and run away. We typically take the development from cradle to grave (systems architecture, systems engineering, design, documentation, build, test, & release). We work on a variety of projects within Applied Materials and with a variety of groups (ion implant, CVD, automation, common systems, etc.).We are looking for someone with a broad experience base who is willing to tackle difficult problems, learn new technologies and methods, and leverage existing technologies and methodsWe are looking for someone with expertise in electrical engineering, software, and motion controls. We do a variety of product development efforts so a broad range of skills and a willingness to learn new skills is important to be successful in this job.An ideal candidate would possess the following skills. A desirable candidate would possess many (but not all) of these skills and be willing to learn more over time.General Electrical SkillsGeneral power (AC & DC) and signal distribution designCabling design, schematic creation, sensor selection / integrationBasic knowledge of EMI / EMC mitigation designsSemi and safety requirements for electrical designsControls SkillsMotor and encoder sizing and selectionMotor/drive tuningDesign of real time controls algorithmsCreate mathematical models of mechanical (or general) systems for the control modelDevelop higher level code to tie everything together (for test stands mostly…not for production level code…that is handled by a dedicated software group)Proficiency, knowledge, or willingness to become proficient in control system techniques, modelling, and simulationProficiency, knowledge, or willingness to become proficient in controls / software related tools (MATLAB, Python, etc.)Proficiency, knowledge, or willingness to become proficient in more general programming languages (C, C++, etc.)Proficiency, knowledge, or willingness to become proficient in controls hardware / systems (Delta Tau is frequently used, our own internal controls system (CGMA & CGA) is another frequently used systemGeneral SkillsCollaborates well in a cross functional team (mechanical, electrical, software, physics, etc.)Passion for hands on development (we don’t just sit at our CAD stations, we turn wrenches, build test stands, test out our designs/code/controls, etc.)Is a lifetime learner and enjoys learning and developing things they may not have a lot of previous experience with.Conduct experiments / testing to confirm performance of our designs / controls methods.Ability to lead/manage other engineers in electrical engineering efforts for various product development efforts (small or large efforts and teams).Ability to resolve conflicts (technical, organizational, etc)Ability to effectively communicate (upwards to senior management, laterally to colleagues, and downwards to team members you are leading)Education Required:Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer ScienceAdditional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesThe 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.Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.