System Engineer, Optical & Electrical

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust total rewards package

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Collaborative culture for learning and innovation

Job summary

A leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Systems Engineer IV to design, integrate, and optimize complex systems driving the semiconductor industry forward. Candidates should have a strong background in optics and electrical engineering. The role involves leading complex projects, participating in design reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions. A robust benefits package and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in optics and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex projects involving electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design.
• Participate in design reviews to meet specifications.
• Coordinate with teams to understand system requirements.
• Drive architecture brainstorming sessions.
• Write detailed specifications for modules.
• Develop concepts for architectural design approaches.
• Evaluate architectures for optimal solutions.
• Troubleshoot engineering problems.
• Support system integration during assembly and testing.
• Document equipment interfaces and system architecture.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop competitive products.

Skills

Optics

Electrical engineering

Job description

Applied Materials is the 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 enables our customers to manufacture semiconductor chips and displays—the brains behind the devices we use every day.

As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied powers technologies that connect our world, including AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting edge—continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering—join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.

What We Offer

• Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA
• A robust total rewards package designed to support your well-being and that of your family.
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs to help you thrive at work and at home.
• A collaborative culture that encourages learning, growth, and innovation.

Learn more about our benefits and career opportunities on our Careers Website.

What You’ll Do

As a Systems Engineer IV, you will design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving will be critical as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions for intricate processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex projects involving electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to meet market requirement specifications (MRS) and hardware/software specifications.
• Coordinate with marketing and management to understand system requirements.
• Drive architecture brainstorming sessions and finalize top-level system architecture.
• Write detailed specifications for subsystem modules, including interface diagrams.
• Develop concepts for complex architectural design approaches.
• Evaluate architectures and recommend optimal system solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex engineering problems, including serviceability and manufacturability.
• Support system integration during assembly and final testing of new product designs.
• Define and document all equipment interfaces and system architecture.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop competitive products and key supplier relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in optics and electrical engineering.