Semiconductor Systems Engineer - Innovate & Integrate Complex Systems

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Systems Engineer in Benicia, CA to design, integrate, and optimize complex semiconductor systems. You will analyze requirements, define architectures, and ensure high-quality integration of subsystems while mitigating risks and maintaining reliability.

The role requires 4–7 years in the semiconductor industry and experience with metrology equipment (X-ray, optical, SEM, TEM). A MS/PhD in a related field is highly valued and relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 4–7 years of experience in systems engineering or semiconductor environments.
• MS or PhD in a relevant engineering or science discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and design complex components, modules, and subsystems per market requirements.
• Coordinate with marketing and management to understand sub system needs.
• Lead architecture discussions and finalize subsystem architecture.
• Analyze sub systems for performance and reliability using engineering principles.
• Create architectural concepts and evaluate designs for best system solution.
• Build or source prototypes and test for conformance to specs.
• Troubleshoot engineering problems across disciplines.
• Support system integration during assembly and testing of new designs.
• Perform tests against reliability specs and adjust as needed.
• Contribute to projects spanning electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software.
• Provide remote and onsite support to field teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Metrology equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS or PhD in Mechanical Eng / Electrical Eng / Physics / Chemistry / Materials Science or related field

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Systems Engineer in Benicia, CA to design, integrate, and optimize complex semiconductor systems. You will analyze requirements, define architectures, and ensure high-quality integration of subsystems while mitigating risks and maintaining reliability.

The role requires 4–7 years in the semiconductor industry and experience with metrology equipment (X-ray, optical, SEM, TEM). A MS/PhD in a related field is highly valued and relocation may be considered.