System Engineer

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

16d•$138,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize complex systems used in the semiconductor industry. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for intricate processes and write system specifications. The engineer analyzes requirements, defines system architectures, tests designs, integrates subsystems, and identifies and mitigates risks to meet quality standards and customer expectations. The position supports system engineering projects involving electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design. It includes coordinating subsystem requirements, evaluating and selecting architectures, qualifying prototypes or supplier-provided subsystems, troubleshooting engineering problems, supporting integration and final testing, and providing support to field, technical support, and manufacturing personnel. The role is based in Santa Clara, California, includes approximately 10% travel, and is eligible for relocation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
4–7 years of experience.
In-depth semiconductor-processing and system-level knowledge and experience.
Knowledge of and experience with optical-based metrological measurement techniques and sensors, including their mechatronics.
Comprehension of schematics, safety protocols, and systems-engineering principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Applied Materials systems.
Experience with Teamcenter PLM software.
Experience with mechatronic-based devices.
Python scripting experience.

Responsibilities

Define and design complex components, modules, and subsystems; contribute to system engineering specifications across areas of expertise.
Ensure designs meet market requirement specifications (MRS).
Coordinate with project marketing and management to understand subsystem requirements.
Lead architecture brainstorming meetings and drive the systems process to select a final subsystem architecture.
Conduct detailed subsystem engineering analysis using knowledge of design concepts and functional requirements across relevant disciplines.
Develop architectural design concepts and evaluate architectures to recommend the best system solution.
Build and qualify prototypes of new designs, or procure subsystems from outsourced suppliers and test them against detailed specifications.
Identify and troubleshoot difficult engineering problems, including serviceability and manufacturability issues.
Support system integration during assembly and final testing of new product designs.
Perform and coordinate tests against internal and industry-accepted reliability specifications, making suitable design or operational changes as required.
Support systems engineering projects spanning electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design, and understand their system implications.
Provide remote and onsite support to field support, TSE, and manufacturing personnel as required.