Systems Engineer IV
About The Position
Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Salary: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 6–10+ years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in complex system integration within semiconductor equipment, industrial systems, or similar domains
- Strong understanding of sensor technologies (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, electrical signals)
- Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial communication protocols
- Knowledge of system architecture, system integration, and requirements definition
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and reliability engineering concepts
Responsibilities
- Define and implement end-to-end system architectures for sensor integration across equipment and subsystems
- Design scalable solutions supporting both new product development and retrofit of existing tools
- Ensure seamless integration across hardware, controls, and software interfaces
- Identify and deploy sensors aligned to failure modes, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance use cases
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies
- Define requirements for sensor performance, accuracy, and reliability
- Develop system requirements for data acquisition, synchronization, and signal conditioning
- Enable connectivity using industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet-based, fieldbus, and serial interfaces)
- Design scalable data pipelines from equipment to analytics platforms
- Translate system requirements into data-driven maintenance capabilities, including anomaly detection and failure prediction
- Partner with software engineering and data science teams to integrate analytics and AI/ML models
- Support development of automated diagnostics and maintenance recommendations
- Define and execute system-level validation plans to verify sensor accuracy and performance
- Support reliability engineering by mapping failure modes to measurable signals and diagnostics
- Ensure system robustness and performance across operating conditions
- Lead projects or functional teams with moderate scope, complexity, and resource requirements
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively and influence stakeholders to align on solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation
- Apply advanced analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex system-level issues
- Drive improvements to products, processes, and services based on business and technical challenges
- Contribute to achieving customer, operational, and project objectives in alignment with organizational goals
Benefits
- Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
- Opportunities to take on challenges and drive innovative solutions
- Empowerment to push boundaries and learn every day
- Programs and support for personal and professional growth
- Care for employees at work, at home, or wherever they may go
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Eligibility for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
