HW Qual and DST Engineer

Applied Materials • Albany, NY

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About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking an HW Qual and DST Engineer to support R&D module integration, calibration, qualification, and development. The role requires technical expertise in at least two R&D disciplines: optics, electronics, motion, or SEM. The engineer qualifies module and component performance both on and off tool, supports R&D development activities, and leads qualification work for complex non-system components.

The position also owns tool build and complex integration, develops and qualifies build documentation and subsystem ATP tests, and provides advanced debugging and third-level escalation support for modules within the engineer’s areas of expertise. The role may lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, or complexity, and involves communicating difficult concepts and negotiating adoption of different viewpoints.

The position is full-time and based in Albany, New York. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is eligible. The salary range is $144,000–$198,000. Candidates may also be eligible for bonus and stock awards, as applicable.

Requirements

• Technical expertise in at least two R&D disciplines: optics, electronics, motion, or SEM.
• Demonstrated depth and/or breadth of expertise in a specialized discipline or field.
• Ability to lead others in solving complex problems using sophisticated analytical thinking and judgment.
• Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D module owners with on-tool and off-tool module integration, calibration, and qualification.
• Qualify module performance against specifications, both on and off tool.
• Support R&D development activities.
• Lead qualification of complex, non-system components isolated from the application.
• Provide risk assessments.
• Define and execute qualification plans.
• Define, execute, and qualify calibration procedures for on-tool and off-tool use.
• Own tool builds and complex integration.
• Define and qualify full build books and full subsystem ATP tests for production documentation.
• Provide advanced debugging and third-level escalation support for modules within areas of expertise.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, or complexity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program.
• Potential eligibility for a stock award program.
• Relocation eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed