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Systems Engineer IV

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
161K-221K Annually
Senior level
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Santa Clara, CA, USA
161K-221K Annually
Senior level
Lead the architecture, specification, integration, testing, and optimization of complex semiconductor equipment systems. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, marketing, management, and vendor teams; evaluate architectures; resolve technical, serviceability, and manufacturability issues; document interfaces; and support assembly and final testing of new product designs.
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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:

$161,000.00 - $221,000.00

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 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.  

Role Responsibilities:  

  • Lead and/or develop and execute complex projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design; attend design reviews and provide input to meet market requirement specifications (MRS) and hardware/software specifications.  

  • Coordinate with project marketing and management to understand system requirements

  • Lead architecture brainstorming meetings and drive the systems process to down select to a final architecture of a top-level system

  • Write detailed specifications that cover all aspects of subsystem modules including interfaces to the product by using systems analysis to create a diagram

  • Create concepts for complex architectural design approaches  

  • Lead team evaluations of architectures to provide recommendation for best system solution approach. Provide feedback on variety of components and modules.

  • Identify and troubleshoot a range of complex engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability.

  • Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs.

  • Interface with groups to workout design, systems architecture development, and integration issues.

  • Define all equipment interfaces and systems architecture and insure they are up to date and documented.

  • Work with vendors to develop new competitive products, including development of key suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 7-10 years of experience

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

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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