Systems Engineer IV

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a 5 days per week in the office role.

Play a leading technical role in the execution of complex projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, controls, physics/process, and software design.

Author detailed, comprehensive engineering requirements and design specifications based on customer and business inputs.

Lead multi‑discipline architecture meetings and define and document specific system and sub‑system architecture and technology selections.

Develop comprehensive system models to analyze and optimize system and sub‑system performance.

Create detailed interconnection and component specifications at the system and sub‑system level to drive lower level electrical, mechanical, and software designs.

Design, implement/program, and test system controls for I/O and safety interlocks for heating, motion, gas, vacuum, and other sub‑systems.

Work with vendors to develop customized components for integration into our systems.

Own technical vendor relationships.

Create system and sub‑system test plans and protocols.

Perform and document engineering verification and characterization testing.

Identify and troubleshoot system functional, performance, and reliability issues across all sub‑systems and drive technical solutions.

Transfer new designs to manufacturing and support manufacturing engineering, test engineering, manufacturing assembly, and supply chain in producing the first production builds.

Work with and support process engineering to refine and optimize system behavior and performance.

Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field

Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or related) 7-10 years of experience in…