System Engineer IV, Platform; E4

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. 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.

You will join a high‑performance engineering team at the forefront of semiconductor technology. As a Platform System Engineer, you will own the requirements, architecture, and development of our next‑generation inspection platform. This is an individual contributor role in which you serve as the technical team leader within a matrixed organization. You'll be part of a culture that encourages learning, experimentation, and professional growth.

• Systems engineering (70%):
  Own system architecture for next‑generation optical inspection and metrology platforms, translating market requirements into justified high‑level and detailed system requirements using established systems engineering methods.
• Develop conceptual designs, system budgets, models, and simulators to support architecture decisions.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex multi‑disciplinary engineering problems spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and optical domains.
• Develop test plans and procedures. Design, construct, and calibrate test benches for key components, modules, and subsystems.
• Lead system integration during assembly and final testing of new product designs.
• Develop integration methods, procedures, and tooling in partnership with the hardware team.
• Process and analyze data from simulations, benches, prototypes, and production tools. Present findings clearly to peers and management.
• Conduct system design reviews in accordance with the Program and Product Lifecycle (PLC) development process.
• Make sound design and development decisions under incomplete information, using analytical and AI‑assisted tools where they add value.

• Lead a cross‑functional team of mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers, designers, integrators, and technicians to deliver critical modules and platform capability on schedule and within cost targets. You will…