Systems Engineer III E3 Optics

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

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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.

Optical systems engineer to support product development of a complex, high performance optical system. Contribute to the product development cycle, from system specification, design support, and prototyping to verification, validation, manufacturing, install, and field support. Requires solid technical knowledge of opto-mechanical systems (illumination, imaging optics, and sensors) and the ability to work independently on defined technical problems while contributing to multi-disciplinary team results in a data-driven culture.

• Be part of an engineering team to identify the scope, constraints, and risks for design, fabrication, test, and volume production of optical subsystems (illumination, imaging optics, lens assemblies, and imaging sensor channels).
• Use customer and system requirements to help derive specifications for optical subsystems, modules, and components; provide input to design engineers.
• Contribute to error budgets for optical performance (resolution/MTF, focus, alignment, throughput, stability) and help define subsystem-level requirements for validation during system alpha testing.
• Plan and execute optical alignment, calibration, and characterization of subsystems and full-system builds; maintain accurate records.
• Define and execute test plans for prototype acceptance and qualification of optical subsystems, modules, and components.
• Design and execute experiments (DOE) to validate optical performance, assess risks, and support concept and feasibility testing of roadmap HW and SW features.
• Troubleshoot and root cause optical and system-level issues in manufacturing and the field; communicate findings clearly to engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain optical test and metrology scripts and tooling for automated measurement of key performance metrics.
• Collaborate with suppliers on critical optical sub-assemblies, and support supplier quality…