Systems Engineer IV E4

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.

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Location:

Hillsboro,OR, Tigard,OR 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…