Lead RF Power Systems Test Engineer

Hardware FYI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical assemblies and schematics supporting semiconductor processing equipment. You will lead complex projects, coordinate suppliers, and resolve high‑level electrical issues through analysis, testing, and collaboration with customers.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong problem-solving skills in RF/HV power modules and related systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with complex semiconductor process equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead or execute complex electrical engineering projects, including development of key suppliers.
• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex electrical problems.
• Design, specify, or modify electrical engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, or drawings of complex scope.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues for specific projects.
• Implement concepts for a wide range of complex product issues and solutions.
• Generate product specifications; perform engineering analysis.
• Define, coordinate, perform, and generate engineering test reports.
• Lead moderately complex functional or project teams, as applicable.
• Support RCCA for process power modules used in semiconductor process chambers.
• Communicate with customer engineers to understand High Value Problems and drive resolution.
• Utilize experimentation, modeling, and simulation to replicate customer issues and validate solutions.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical assemblies and schematics supporting semiconductor processing equipment. You will lead complex projects, coordinate suppliers, and resolve high‑level electrical issues through analysis, testing, and collaboration with customers.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong problem-solving skills in RF/HV power modules and related systems.