Electrical Engineer – Value Engineering

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

About The Position

Applied Materials is hiring an Electrical Engineer focused on value engineering. The role designs, modifies, and troubleshoots electrical and electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings for equipment used in semiconductor and advanced display manufacturing. The engineer performs analysis, develops test reports and product-release documentation, coordinates component procurement and assembly, identifies sources for critical parts, and resolves technical issues. The position applies specialized electrical engineering expertise to cost optimization, supply-chain alignment, and product lifecycle improvement. It balances design intent, reliability, cost, manufacturability, performance, and supply-chain considerations to deliver scalable engineering solutions. The engineer works independently, seeking guidance in the most complex situations, and collaborates across engineering, suppliers, and business functions. The position is listed in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The posting describes a full-time regular role and provides salary figures of $108,000–$148,500 in the introductory section and $86,500–$119,000 in additional information. Compensation depends on factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. A comprehensive benefits package is mentioned; eligible candidates may also receive bonus and stock-award compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
7–10 years of electrical engineering experience, including electronic systems, power systems, or controls.
Strong experience in areas such as circuit design, PCB layout, power systems, grounding and shielding, and component selection.
Demonstrated application of Design for Excellence (DfX), particularly cost and manufacturability.
Ability to work cross-functionally and interface with suppliers on technical solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in value engineering, cost reduction, or supply-chain engineering environments.
Knowledge of Applied Materials or Varian product lifecycle processes, including NPI, ECO processes, and supplier engagement.
Experience with power systems, process power, controls, and complex electrical subsystems.
Familiarity with semiconductor capital equipment and high-reliability electronic systems.
Experience in multi-sourcing, should-cost analysis, and supplier qualification.
Strong understanding of system-level integration across electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and resolve complex electrical and electronic issues across systems, subsystems, and components, emphasizing cost reduction, supply resilience, and reliability.
Lead or execute value engineering initiatives, including cost reduction, multi-sourcing, electrical redesign, and supplier transitions.
Develop, design, or modify electrical architectures, schematics, PCBAs, harnessing, and power and control systems for complex applications.
Work with strategic suppliers to develop, qualify, and optimize electrical components and assemblies, including PCBAs, power supplies, and cable and harness solutions.
Apply Design for Cost, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Supply Chain principles to electrical designs and assemblies.
Support and lead ECO evaluation and execution, ensuring design changes deliver cost benefits while managing risk and operational impact.
Support NPI cost evaluation and design convergence to ensure electrical designs meet cost, performance, and manufacturability targets.
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to drive end-to-end value improvements.
Define, coordinate, and execute electrical testing and validation, including system-level performance, power distribution, grounding and shielding, and reliability testing.
Perform engineering analysis, including power analysis, signal integrity, thermal-electrical interactions, and component-selection optimization.
Generate and review electrical specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
Contribute to value tracking, including cost-savings validation, PPV tracking, and identification of value opportunities.
Communicate technical trade-offs involving cost, performance, and reliability, and influence decisions across engineering and business functions.
Coordinate procurement and assembly of components, identify sources of critical parts, and resolve technical issues.