RF Engineer IV

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

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an RF Engineer IV to lead engineering projects focused on RF/plasma systems for PECVD applications. The role demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex electrical issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of relevant experience, with a solid compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Requires 7-10 years of experience in engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree required in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering projects, including supplier development.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical problems with minimal supervision.
• Generate engineering test reports and product specifications.

Skills

Electrical problem-solving

Engineering project leadership

Complex analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects, including development of key suppliers

Key Responsibilities

Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects, including development of key suppliers

Problem identification and troubleshooting a wide range of complex electrical problems with limited to no supervision

Specify the development of design or modify engineering assemblies, layout/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of complex scope

Interfaces with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues for specific projects

Implement concepts for wide range of complex product issues and solutions

Generate product specifications with limited to no supervision

Specify and/or perform engineering analysis of complex scope

Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
  
  

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
  
  

The person will work on developing, testing, and troubleshooting RF/plasma system for wide range of PECVD applications.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Nanotechnology Research, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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