Electrical Engineer – Value Engineering

Applied Materials • Gloucester, MA

1d • $86,500 - $148,500

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on value engineering to design, modify, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics, and drawings for equipment used in semiconductor and display manufacturing. The role applies specialized electrical engineering expertise to cost optimization, supply chain alignment, and product lifecycle improvement. It considers business drivers such as cost, supply risk, manufacturability, and performance, and balances design intent, reliability, cost, and supply chain needs to develop scalable engineering solutions. The engineer works independently, seeking guidance in the most complex situations.

The position leads or executes value engineering initiatives, including cost reduction, multi-sourcing, electrical redesign, and supplier transitions. It develops and modifies electrical architectures and supports testing, validation, documentation, engineering change orders, and new product introduction cost evaluation. The engineer collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional engineering, supply chain, program management, and manufacturing teams to improve value across systems.

The posted location is Gloucester, Massachusetts. The position is full-time. The description lists a salary range of $108,000 to $148,500 in the opening compensation section and also lists $86,500 to $119,000 under Additional Information; compensation may depend on location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates may also be eligible for a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in electrical engineering, including electronic systems, power systems, or controls.
• Strong experience in circuit design, PCB layout, power systems, grounding/shielding, and component selection.
• Demonstrated application of Design for Excellence (DfX), particularly cost and manufacturability.
• Proven 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, 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.

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/control systems for complex applications.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to develop, qualify, and optimize electrical components and assemblies, including PCBAs, power supplies, and cable/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, ensuring 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 across systems.
• Define, coordinate, and execute electrical testing and validation, including system-level performance, power distribution, grounding/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 to ensure clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus and stock award program, as applicable.
• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth.
• Programs and support focused on employee health and wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

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