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Electrical Engineer II – Semiconductor Equipment

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
100K-137K Annually
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Santa Clara, CA, USA
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Design and define electrical architecture, power distribution, safety and interlock systems for 300 mm semiconductor processing equipment. Perform system-level design reviews, hazard analyses, create specifications and documentation, and coordinate subsystem integration with vendors and cross-functional teams.
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Who We Are

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. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like 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. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$100,000.00 - $136,500.00

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 an Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for designing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical or electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings to advance the equipment that supports our technology. Using your technical experience and critical thinking skills, you will perform engineering analysis, generate test reports, develop innovative solutions, and create documentation for product releases. You will also coordinate the procurement and assembly of components, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues to ensure peak performance.

Summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the definition and specification of next-generation 300 mm wafer-level substrate processing equipment. This role focuses on early-stage electrical architecture, safety systems, and tool-level control concepts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define electrical architecture for 300 mm processing equipment
  • Develop:
    • Power distribution concepts
    • Tool interlock and safety systems (SEMI S2 alignment)
    • High-level I/O and control system definitions
  • Support system-level design reviews and hazard analyses
  • Interface with mechanical, systems, and vendor teams on subsystem integration
  • Contribute to early specifications and design documentation
Qualifications
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 2-4 years of industry experience (New Graduate Applicants will NOT be considered)
  • Fundamental knowledge of industrial controls (PLC, sensors, interlocks)
  • Familiarity with electrical safety standards (SEMI, NFPA preferred)
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment or industrial tools
  • Exposure to system-level architecture definition

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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