Systems Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize complex systems for the semiconductor industry. You will analyze requirements, define architectures, conduct thorough testing, and ensure seamless integration of subsystems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and may involve 10% travel. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet high quality standards and deliver reliable, safe solutions for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year or more related experience.
• Travel: 10% of the time as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Write portions of the system engineering specification pertaining to field of technical expertise
• Work on system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software design utilizing expertise in technical area of specialty
• Perform tests and provide feedback to product engineering and software on new designs and ongoing engineering improvements
• Identify and troubleshoot engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.
• Work with System Integration during the assembly and final testing of all products
• Assure that all new designs of hardware and software meet market requirement specifications and are reliable, safe, user friendly and maintainable by the field
• Review all external equipment interfaces, analyze architecture ideas, and ensure they are up to date and documented

Skills

System engineering

Testing

Architecture

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next‑generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer
Salary: $90,000.00 - $124,000.00
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.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and well-being 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.

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and write system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Write portions of the system engineering specification pertaining to field of technical expertise
• Work on system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software design utilizing expertise in technical area of specialty
• Perform tests and provide feedback to product engineering and software on new designs and ongoing engineering improvements
• Identify and troubleshoot engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.
• Work with System Integration during the assembly and final testing of all products
• Assure that all new designs of hardware and software meet market requirement specifications and are reliable, safe, user friendly and maintainable by the field
• Review all external equipment interfaces, analyze architecture ideas, and ensure they are up to date and documented

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year or more of related experience

Additional Information
Time Type: Full time
Employee Type: New College Grad
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
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. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.