Controls & Systems Engineering Manager / Technical Lead

Applied Materials • Benicia, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Controls and Systems Engineering Manager/Lead for its XCT team. This role involves working in a dynamic, high-growth environment with challenging design work, focusing on building state-of-the-art X-ray microscopes. The manager will be responsible for determining electrical components, troubleshooting electrical issues, mentoring team members, synthesizing electrical design documentation, and designing/developing electrical control systems like PDUs and interlocks. The position also involves overseeing Electrical Engineering (EE) and controls engineers.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
• Familiarity with complex mechanical assemblies
• Experience with motion control systems, EPICS/SCADA
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines and set priorities according to current demands
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a team environment
• Excellent analysis skills, both data analysis and critical thinking
• Enjoys developing complex prototypes
• Understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with semiconductor systems

Responsibilities

• Determining electrical components used in the products
• Troubleshooting problems with electrical components and mentoring team members on how to do this
• Synthesize and develop electrical design documentation
• Design and develop electrical control systems, such as the PDUs and interlocks
• Oversee EE and controls engineers

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go
• Bonus program
• Stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager