Plasma Sensing Systems Engineer

Overview

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. The company supports the exciting technologies that literally connect our world, such as 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.

• Salary: $ – $
• Location: Santa Clara, CA
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support that focus on personal and professional wellbeing.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Lead and execute systems engineering projects with sensor, algorithm, and control system modules for plasma etch systems – from concept to production deployment.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for automation and advanced control of complex etch subsystems: RF Power, Pulsed Voltage (PVT), Flow, and Temperature.
• Identify and address gaps in sensor technologies necessary to diagnose equipment performance in production environments.
• Build and qualify prototypes of new designs or procure entire subsystems from outsourced suppliers and test for compliance with detailed specifications.
• Design and implement solutions that combine classical mathematical algorithms with deep learning approaches to solve productivity challenges.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Field, Marketing, Product, Applications, Software, and Systems teams, to gather requirements and integrate sensor and control system solutions.

• PhD (or Masters with experience) in Engineering or Physics.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: RF/DC Plasma Systems, Plasma Sensing, Algorithm Development.
• 3–5 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, or similar.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary R&D environment: SW/HW/Algo.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication to influence a range of stakeholders.

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation Eligible: No
• The salary offered will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration of internal equity.
• Candidates may be eligible for additional compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
• Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered 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.