Systems Engineer

Applied Materials; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Gloucester, MA seeks a design engineer to advance semiconductor process equipment, including robotic wafer handling, vacuum systems, and cryogenic components, driving world‑class performance through rigorous engineering.

BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required, with travel and relocation support. You will collaborate with internal and external customers to deliver innovative solutions at a leading global company.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment design and development.
• Ability to interpret data from analytical instruments and metrology.

Responsibilities

• Design engineer tasks including systems engineering design for semiconductor process equipment.
• Independently develop and implement concepts for complex product issues.
• Lead engineering projects and R&D of new technologies.
• Interface with internal and external customers on complex engineering issues.

Skills

Systems engineering

Semiconductor equipment design

Robotic wafer handling

Electrostatic chuck design

Vacuum and cryogenic systems

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEM

TEM

EDX

SIMS

TXRF

Digital microscope

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: $120,000.00 – $165,000.00

Location: Gloucester, MA

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. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engineer tasks, including systems engineering design and analysis of semiconductor process equipment comprised of a wide range of technologies: robotic wafer handling, electrostatic chucks, vacuum systems, control systems, cryogenic systems, high temperature systems, thin film deposition, and test/analysis equipment.
• Independently develop and implement concepts for significantly complex product issues to enable world‑class performance.
• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects and spearhead research and development of new technologies, as appropriate.
• Interface with internal and external customers regarding significantly complex engineering issues to address customers’ high‑value problems that bring differentiation and value to Applied’s products.

Functional Knowledge

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment design and development ideally in ion implantation or other similar materials modifications processes.
• Design intricate parts and assemblies of advanced engineering materials (metals, polymers, and ceramics) for a wide range of operating conditions including in vacuum and over a wide temperature range.
• Design of atmospheric and vacuum test equipment using advanced sensors and controls for R&D including characterizing new product developments.
• Able to interpret data from analytical instruments and metrology such as SEM, TEM, EDX, SIMS, TXRF, particle counter, digital microscope, etc. as part of investigating material behaviors.
• Guiding and interpreting analysis of heat transfer, stress, and resonance.

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends advanced capabilities and improvements of product, process or service.

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

Qualifications

• BS or MS (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

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