NCG - Systems Engineer III; Doctorate

Position: 2026 NCG - Systems Engineer III (Doctorate)
** Who We Are*
* Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

** What We Offer*
* Salary:

$ - $

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.

** What*
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* ** Do*
* As a Systems Engineer, you'll be designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving will be essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes. 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, ensuring that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

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* Role Responsibilities:

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* + Write portions of the system engineering specification pertaining tofield of technical expertise

+ Work on system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics,algorithms and software designutilizingexpertisein technical area of specialty

+ Perform tests and provide feedback to product engineering and software onnew designs and ongoing engineering improvements

+ Identifyandtroubleshoot engineering problems infieldof technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.

+ Work with System Integration during the assembly and final testing of all products

+ Assure that allnew designsof hardware and softwaremeetmarket requirement specifications andare reliable, safe, user friendly and maintainable by the field

+ Review all external equipment interfaces, analyze architecture ideas,andensuretheyare up to date and documented

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + Graduating with a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry,Physicsora related field.

+ Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Previous internship or related field experience

+ Demonstrated leadership experience

+ Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions

+ Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

+ Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

+ Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

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