Systems Engineer IV

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize complex semiconductor systems across electrical, mechanical, and software domains. You will lead multi-discipline architecture, define system requirements, and collaborate with vendors to ensure high-quality, production-ready solutions in a full-time, in-office role.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in complex equipment systems engineering, and travel up to 20% may be required to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or related).
• 7-10 years of experience in complex equipment systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline architecture meetings and define system/ sub-system architecture and technology selections.
• Develop system models to analyze and optimize performance.
• Create system test plans and verify engineering performance across sub-systems.

Skills

Complex equipment systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

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.

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: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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.

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 writing 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.

This is a 5 days per week in the office role.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a leading technical role in the execution of complex projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, controls, physics/process, and software design.
• Author detailed, comprehensive engineering requirements and design specifications based on customer and business inputs.
• Lead multi-discipline architecture meetings and define and document specific system and sub‑system architecture and technology selections.
• Develop comprehensive system models to analyze and optimize system and sub‑system performance.
• Create detailed interconnection and component specifications at the system and sub‑system level to drive lower level electrical, mechanical, and software designs.
• Design, implement/program, and test system controls for I/O and safety interlocks for heating, motion, gas, vacuum, and other sub-systems.
• Work with vendors to develop customized components for integration into our systems. Own technical vendor relationships.
• Create system and sub‑system test plans and protocols. Perform and document engineering verification and characterization testing. Identify and troubleshoot system functional, performance, and reliability issues across all sub-systems and drive technical solutions.
• Transfer new designs to manufacturing and support manufacturing engineering, test engineering, manufacturing assembly, and supply chain in producing the first production builds.
• Work with and support process engineering to refine and optimize system behavior and performance.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or related)
• 7-10 years of experience in complex equipment systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with semiconductor equipment, including AC/DC power, cabling and interconnection, heaters and heating control, actuators/motors and motion control, pneumatics/gas and pneumatics/gas control, vacuum and vacuum control, system I/O and workflow, safety interlocks, etc.
• Experience working collaboratively, in detail, with electrical, mechanical, software, and process engineers to specify, model, design, build, test, and release complex electro-mechanical equipment
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and working cross-functionally from concept through development, verification, and introduction to manufacturing and field deployment

Additional Information

Time Type

Full time

Employee Type

Assignee / Regular

Travel

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible

No

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.

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