Electrical Engineer - Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Job summary

Applied Materials in Gloucester, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical or electronic assemblies for advanced semiconductor equipment. You will perform engineering analysis, develop innovative solutions, and create documentation for product releases.

Coordinate procurement and assembly of components while resolving technical issues to ensure peak performance. The role requires 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience, strong circuit design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience with electronic systems, power systems or controls.
• Experience with circuit design, PCB layout, power systems, grounding/shielding, and component selection.
• Proven application of Design for Excellence (DfX), especially cost and manufacturability.
• Cross-functional collaboration with suppliers on technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex electrical issues across systems and components.
• Lead value engineering initiatives including cost reduction and supplier transitions.
• Develop or modify electrical architectures, schematics, PCBAs, harnessing, and power/control systems.
• Partner with suppliers to develop, qualify, and optimize electrical components and assemblies.
• Apply DfC, DfM, and DfSC principles to electrical designs and assemblies.
• Support ECO evaluation and execution to deliver cost benefits while managing risk.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Circuit design

PCB layout

DfX (cost/manufacturability)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Applied Materials in Gloucester, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical or electronic assemblies for advanced semiconductor equipment. You will perform engineering analysis, develop innovative solutions, and create documentation for product releases.

Coordinate procurement and assembly of components while resolving technical issues to ensure peak performance. The role requires 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience, strong circuit design and