Sensor & Camera Engineer V

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.

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.

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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.

Join high-performance engineering team at the forefront of semiconductor inspection & metrology technology development.

As a Sensor & Camera Engineer you will be responsible for developing and implementing the roadmap for next generation sensors and sensing solutions.

• Develop and own multi-generation sensor and camera system requirements
• Define and drive implementation of multi-year roadmap for sensor development
• Develop sensor design houses and vendors to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets
• Operate in close collaboration with program management, systems, marketing, hardware (optical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering), SW & Algo development teams.
• Come up with and spearhead novel technical sensing solutions to match market needs.
• Identify and troubleshoot a range of complex engineering problems. Guide system and electrical designers and engineers to implement and deliver solutions as a team.
• Operate as highly technical project manager and leader in semi-matrix system.
• Use effective communication and presentation skills and tools including clear and concise visual tools like diagrams and scorecards, leverage available and emerging analytical analysis and AI tools to drive the design and development decisions with incomplete information. Provide effective documentation.
• Conduct effective design reviews according to Program / PLC development process.
• Develop and implement sensor & camera calibrations, diagnostics, test plans and procedures.
• Support system integration and calibrations efforts.
• Collaborate effectively with and support SW development, manufacturing, reliability, and service teams. Generate requirements, procedures & guidance. Transfer engineering knowledge.

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Physics, or related technical field
• Recognized expert on high speed & low noise optical sensors and…