RF Engineer lV (E4)

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 202,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on crafting and troubleshooting electrical assemblies and designs to enhance cutting-edge technology. Candidates will leverage their technical skills to solve complex engineering problems.

With a competitive salary range from $147,000 to $202,500, the position offers a supportive work culture fostering innovation and career growth.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have hands-on experience in RF/electrical experiments.
• Must possess self-motivation and exploration in RF/EE area.
• Must be an independent thinker and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Design or modify electrical engineering assemblies and layouts.
• Perform engineering analysis and generate test reports.
• Resolve technical issues to ensure equipment performance.

Skills

RF power supply expertise

Electromagnetism understanding

Analog and digital circuit design

LabVIEW knowledge

Education

BS, MS or Ph.D in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Who We Are

Applied 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 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design or modify electrical/electronic engineering assemblies, layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scope
• Problem identification and troubleshooting a variety of complex electrical problems with limited supervision
• Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports with limited supervision
• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision
• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects, including development of key suppliers
• Implements concepts for a variety of complex product issues and electrical solutions of difficult scope
• Generate electrical product specifications
• Specify and review engineering documentation

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• BS, MS or Ph.D in Engineering or Physics related area
• Experience in RF power supply, matching network, and sensors
• Understanding of Electromagnetism (e.g. transmission line theory, impedance and impedance matching); plasma physics knowledge is a plus
• Hands‑on experiences in RF/electrical experiments and measurement
• Knowledge in measurement instrument control (e.g. LabVIEW)
• Data acquisition and analysis; ML and modeling are favorable
• Simple Analog and digital circuit design and implementation
• Self‑motivated and enjoying exploring in RF/EE area
• Capable of smooth technical communication
• An independent thinker and as well a team player

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Not Specified

Relocation Eligible: Yes

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. 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.