RF Power Systems Test Engineer

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:

$ - $

Location:

Austin,TX

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.

As an Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings to advance the equipment that supports our technology. Using your technical experience and critical thinking skills, you will perform engineering analysis, generate test reports, develop innovative solutions, and create documentation for product releases. You will also coordinate the procurement and assembly of components, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues to ensure peak performance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Technically lead or execute complex electrical engineering projects, including the development of key suppliers
• Identify and troubleshoot a wide range of complex electrical problems
• Design, specify, or modify electrical engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, or drawings of complex scope
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding complex electrical issues for specific projects
• Implement concepts for a wide range of complex product issues and solutions
• Generate product specifications; specify or perform engineering analysis
• Define, coordinate, perform, and generate engineering test reports
• Lead moderately complex functional or project teams, as applicable
• Clearly communicate difficult concepts and influence varied perspectives
• Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for process power modules used in semiconductor process chambers, including RF matchers, RF generators, and high-voltage power supplies
• Communicate with customer engineers to understand High Value Problems and drive resolution
• Utilize engineering experimentation, modeling, and simulation to replicate customer issues and validate solutions
• Develop a deep understanding of existing equipment—including hardware and firmware—to resolve performance and quality issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7-10 years of experience in a related field

• Extensive experience with project management and the Applied Materials product development life cycle
• Demonstrated experience leading teams
• Experience supporting complex semiconductor process equipment, particularly process-critical power modules (RF/HV)
• Strong background in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action methodologies

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

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,…