Senior Systems Engineer - Complex Semiconductor Systems

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to design, integrate, and optimize complex semiconductor systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze requirements, define architectures, and oversee testing to deliver high-quality solutions.

This role emphasizes systems thinking, problem solving, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or develop and execute complex projects involving electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software design.
• Coordinate with project management to understand system requirements and drive architecture down to a final top-level system.
• Write detailed specifications covering all subsystem interfaces using systems analysis.
• Define equipment interfaces and system architectures and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Work with vendors to develop competitive products and key suppliers.
• Identify and troubleshoot a range of complex engineering problems; ensure systems meet quality standards.

Skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to design, integrate, and optimize complex semiconductor systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze requirements, define architectures, and oversee testing to deliver high-quality solutions.

This role emphasizes systems thinking, problem solving, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience.