Systems Engineer IV - (E4)

APPLIED MATERIALS; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior electro-optical systems engineer in the United States to lead the development of advanced semiconductor equipment platforms. You will drive system architectures, requirements, and performance budgets across electrical, mechanical, optical, and software subsystems.

The role requires 7–10 years in semiconductor/photonic systems and the ability to mentor junior engineers within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 7-10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment or photonics.
• Experience with complex multidisciplinary system development throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering development and execution of advanced semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Translate market and customer requirements into system-level architectures and performance metrics.
• Lead architecture trade studies and system design reviews to identify optimal solutions.
• Define system architectures, interface requirements, subsystem allocations, and performance budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed system specifications covering functionality, performance, reliability, safety.
• Drive system integration during prototype development, subsystem integration, and qualification phases.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware, software, optics, controls, sensors, and algorithms.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment

Electro-optical systems

Systems engineering

Multidisciplinary engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Profile Requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in complex system development, electro-optical technologies, and multidisciplinary engineering. Interprets internal and external business requirements and recommends innovative technical solutions. Solves highly complex technical challenges involving optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and algorithmic subsystems. Works independently with guidance only in the most complex situations and may lead cross-functional teams and strategic projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering development and execution of advanced semiconductor equipment platforms incorporating electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithmic, and software subsystems.
• Translate market and customer requirements into system-level architectures, requirements, specifications, and performance metrics.
• Lead architecture trade studies and system design reviews to identify and down-select optimal technical solutions.
• Define, document, and maintain system architectures, interface requirements, subsystem allocations, and performance budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed system specifications covering subsystem functionality, performance, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and safety requirements.
• Drive system integration activities during prototype development, subsystem integration, and product qualification phases.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex system-level issues involving hardware, software, optics, controls, sensors, and algorithms.
• Collaborate with project management, product marketing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Define system verification and validation strategies, including requirements traceability and performance testing.
• Work with suppliers and technology partners to evaluate and develop emerging technologies that enhance product performance and competitiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional project teams.

Electro-Optical Engineering Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of complex electro-optical subsystems, including optical illumination systems, imaging systems, sensors, detectors, and laser-based technologies.
• Define optical performance requirements, error budgets, alignment tolerances, and calibration methodologies.
• Conduct system-level analysis of optical performance including resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, illumination uniformity, throughput, and stability.
• Support design and integration of:
  • Machine vision systems
  • Optical metrology systems
  • Laser-based inspection and measurement systems
  • Precision imaging systems
  • Optical sensors and detectors
  • Photonics-based subsystems
• Collaborate with optics, controls, software, and mechanical teams to optimize overall system performance.
• Develop system test plans and verification methods for optical and electro-optical performance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve system-level issues associated with optical alignment, vibration sensitivity, thermal effects, signal integrity, and calibration stability.
• Evaluate and implement emerging optical and photonic technologies to improve product capability and differentiation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7-10 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, photonics, electro-optical systems, advanced instrumentation, aerospace EO/IR systems, imaging systems, or related fields.
• Experience with complex multidisciplinary system development throughout the product lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing semiconductor capital equipment.
• Experience with laser technologies, imaging systems, machine vision, metrology systems, or optical sensors.
• Knowledge of requirements management methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of precision motion control, calibration systems, and automation architectures.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Skills

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Years of Experience: 7 - 10 Years

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Additional Information

Shift: 10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: Yes

Referral Payment Plan: Employee Referral (Standard) Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $192,500.00

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 committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.