Systems Engineer IV
About The Position
The Systems Engineer IV is a senior technical contributor responsible for end-to-end systems engineering ownership of complex semiconductor capital equipment subsystems. The role leads cross-functional execution across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance, field-ready systems. It contributes to new product introduction (NPI), field issue resolution, and reliability improvement programs by translating customer and business requirements into robust system-level solutions. The position focuses on Applied Materials’ Sculpta® platform, which supports precision patterning at advanced semiconductor technology nodes. The engineer owns system-level requirements, architecture, integration, performance, and reliability for assigned tool subsystems and assemblies, and works across teams to deliver fab-ready hardware that operates reliably at scale. The role also supports customer escalations and on-site activities as required. The position is full-time, based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and requires travel 20% of the time. Relocation is eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
- At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or semiconductor capital equipment.
- Strong background in complex electro-mechanical systems and system integration.
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations and reliability improvements.
- Proven ability to operate independently on ambiguous, high-impact problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with vacuum systems, robotics, motion control, or wafer-handling subsystems.
- Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, qualification methodologies, and structured problem-solving tools.
- Experience supporting fab environments and customer-facing escalations.
Responsibilities
- Own system-level requirements, architecture, and performance for assigned tool subsystems and assemblies.
- Lead system integration, trade studies, and design reviews to align with reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and customer requirements.
- Drive technical decision-making across cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
- Lead root cause analysis for complex field and factory issues using data-driven methods, including FA, DFMEA, FRACAS, Pareto, and trend analysis.
- Define and execute corrective and preventive actions, including hardware, software, and process changes.
- Own qualification and validation plans to ensure fixes meet performance, reliability, and customer acceptance criteria.
- Support new product introduction programs from concept through qualification, release, and field ramp.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to enable scalable production and smooth ramp.
- Serve as the technical interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer engineering.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to senior technical leadership and customers.
- Support customer escalations and on-site activities as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
